PRE:Public Opinion, the Media, & Interest Groups (Civics)

Some people are concerned that when interest groups pay for ___________________to communicate their ideas to _____________, citizens may not have a say in which laws get passed in Congress.

• lobbyists, lawmakers

• government officials, voters

• voters, lobbyists

When the media presents a candidate's ideas about political issues using

___________________, voters' decisions are often influenced by half-truths, rumors, or lies.

• journalism standards

• propaganda

Check all that apply to the 1st Amendment.

• Government cannot violate freedom of the press.

• Reporters are responsible for what they write or produce.

• News tried to be truthful and accurate.

What does advertising in the media influence?

• lobbyists

• public opinion

• journalism standards

• public education

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

• An advertisement shows a drawing of an American Indian wearing a headdress.

• An advertisement shows a photo of an American Indian woman teacher.

• An advertisement shows a photo of an American Indian working in a factory.

• An advertisement shows a photo of an elderly American Indian man reading.

Identify one way to get fair, accurate representation from an opinion poll survey.

• Publish the survey findings from the sample population.

• Ask different questions to everyone in the sample population.

• Ask the same questions to everyone in the sample population.

• Write biased survey questions to appeal to the sample population.

Which influences could motivate a citizen to vote?

• a political party’s door-to-door campaign

• violent demonstrations outside polling places

• a political party's campaign ads on tv

• confusing information about where to vote

Which types of media mostly follow journalism standards?

• citizen journalists

• radio talk shows

• tabloids

• major newspapers

Two reasons an election candidate might use a public opinion poll are

• to test voters’ tolerance for political bias in opinion poll questions.

• to test voters’ tolerance for political facts and/or opinions.

• to test a segment of the population’s interest in the candidate.

• to test a population’s preferences and attitudes on specific issues.

What are two ways an interest group can influence government leaders and lawmakers?

• Hire a labor union organizer.

• Provide misinformation to lobbyists.

• Hire a lobbyist to represent them.

• Write newspaper opinion articles.