Silent Majority

Name given the large group of people in the United States who do not state their opinions publicly, but rather stay silent

• Hippies

• Beat Generation

• Silent Majority

• Counterculture

What term is used to describe the large group of people in the United States who do not express their opinions publicly?

• Hippies

• Beat Generation

• Silent Majority

• Counterculture

Which U.S. President popularized the term 'Silent Majority' during a speech in 1969?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

The 'Silent Majority' is often contrasted with which vocal and visible group during the 1960s?

• Civil Rights Activists

• Anti-Vietnam War Protesters

• Environmentalists

• Feminists

In political discourse, the 'Silent Majority' is often associated with which political ideology?

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Socialism

• Libertarianism

Which of the following best describes the 'Silent Majority'?

• A group that actively participates in protests

• A group that quietly supports the status quo

• A group that frequently changes political parties

• A group that is predominantly young and urban

The concept of the 'Silent Majority' suggests that this group has what kind of influence on elections?

• Minimal influence

• Decisive influence

• No influence

• Negative influence

Which of the following movements was NOT typically associated with the 'Silent Majority'?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Anti-War Movement

• Women's Liberation Movement

• Pro-Nixon Supporters

The 'Silent Majority' is often thought to be composed of which demographic?

• Young college students

• Urban intellectuals

• Middle-class Americans

• Immigrant communities

What is a common criticism of the concept of the 'Silent Majority'?

• It overestimates the number of people who are politically active

• It assumes all silent people share the same views

• It ignores the role of media in shaping opinions

• It focuses too much on urban areas