Civics - Chapter 11 Terms Review

Match the following terms to their definition.

• Newspaper magazine, newsletters & books

• Electronic Media

• Communicates with many people at once

• Mass Media

• Radio, TV, & the internet

• Print Media

What is public opinion?

• Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of the public about elected officials, candidates, government, & political issues.

• Public opinion is the scientific study of demographics.
• Public opinion refers to the views of political leaders only.
• Public opinion is the government's official stance on issues.

A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and come together to support their beliefs.

• Interest Group

• Support group
• Advocacy group

• Political party

A survey in which individuals are asked to answer questions about a particular issue or person.

• Public Opinion Poll

• Questionnaire
• Interview
• Survey

A ​ (a)   is a specialist whose job is to conduct polls regularly.

• pollster
• writer
• politician

What is a public agenda?

• A public agenda are issues considered most significant by government officials.

• A public agenda is a list of private meetings held by government officials.
• A public agenda refers to the personal goals of individual citizens.
• A public agenda is a document that outlines the rules for public speaking events.

The release of secret government information by an unknown government official to the media.

• whistleblower
• disclosure
• report
• leak

What is prior restraint?

• A legal term for speech that is allowed after it occurs.
• A method of promoting free speech without restrictions.
• A type of government funding for media outlets.
• Prior restraint is a form of censorship that prevents speech or publication before it happens.

Written lies that are harmful to someone's reputation.

• Slander
• Defamation
• False Accusation
• Libel

What is a Public Interest Group?

• A Public Interest Group is an organization that supports causes that affect the lives of American's.

• A Public Interest Group is a government agency.
• A Public Interest Group is a business.

• A Public Interest Group only represents corporate interests.