The Political Process

How can public opinion be viewed?

• As a single, centralized body

• As a random collection of thoughts

• As a private matter

• As a fictional concept

What role do active citizens play in public opinion?

• They remain passive

• They participate in marches or demonstrations

• They avoid public gatherings

• They only vote

What is a special interest group?

• An association of people with similar views

• A government agency

• A political party

• A media organization

What type of issues do some interest groups focus on?

• Foreign policy issues

• Local community events

• Sports events

• Entertainment news

What is one way interest groups influence public policy?

• Endorsing candidates

• Organizing sports events

• Publishing novels

• Creating art exhibitions

What is the role of parties in educating people?

• They educate people about irrelevant issues.

• They educate people about major issues and motivate them to vote.

• They only educate their own members.

• They avoid educating people about issues.

How do political parties differ from interest groups?

• Political parties focus on one issue.

• Political parties participate in government.

• Political parties do not address any issues.

• Political parties pressure the government from the outside.

Which country is an example of a multiparty system?

• United States

• India

• China

• Russia

What is an independent candidate?

• A candidate associated with a major party.

• A candidate not associated with any party.

• A candidate who always wins.

• A candidate who is part of the government.

What happens when parties participate in government?

• They become interest groups.

• They differ from interest groups.

• They ignore government issues.

• They focus on one issue.