Unit 9 Summative Review: The Press and Public Opinion

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The view that a significant part of the public has about an issue is called

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public opinion

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A stand the government takes on an issue is called. . . .

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Public Policy

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How is public opinion measured? Options: sample, polls, public opinion, Public policy

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polls

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Choose the one that is not a form of media: Television, Internet, Newspapers or magazines, Your church

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Your church

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__________ is all the types of communication that can reach a large number of people.

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Mass Media

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A person who conducts a poll is called a _________.

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pollster

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This group tries to shape public opinion and is made up of a group of people that share the same opinions.

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Interest Group

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Can Mass media affect who runs for office?

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Yes

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A lobbyist is a person who:

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is hired by an interest group to go to Washington D.C. to contact lawmakers to and other officials to support their ideas.

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How often is the Census taken?

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10 years