Chapter 7
The process by which individuals acquire their political values and outlooks
What is political socialization?
Voting, going to rallies, contributing to campaigns, contacting political officials.
Alluring content meant to encourage users to click on a link and explore further. (Hint Youtube)
What is ClickBait
Number of States in The United States
What is 50?
A poll question designed to get a specific response
Push poll
A professional actor involved in political campaigns
What is an Actorvist
The blurred line between news and entertainment
What is infotainment?
Organizations that raise and spend unlimited amount for issue advocacy but can't coordinate their efforts with a political candidate or campaign
What are 527 Groups?
Missouri's State Bird
What is an Eastern Bluebird
people who control wealth, status, power, and have the ability to heavily influence public debate
Who are Political Elites?
Exercising ones political rights by speaking out in protest or in favor of change
What is Poltical Voice?
Idea that the president has a personal link to the public. (Hint: Fireside Chats)
Spike in polls following an event such as a party's national convention
What is electoral bounce?
Two States where mutual combat is legal
What are Texas and Washington?
Allows public opinion to guide politics (Hint it is three things)
What is, the public knowing what it wants, effectively communicating, and political leaders must listen?
The lifeblood of American democracy
What is engagement in politics and other civic activities?
Reporting news in a way that either enhance or diminish political support of something
What is Priming?
Tendency for members of congress to win reelection in overwhelming numbers
What is the Incumbency Advantage?
Number of Dogs elected Major in the United States
What is 9?
Year public opinion was first mentioned in politics. (Hint France)
1788 (The French revolution started in 1789)
Percentage of Americans that attended a political meeting on local, town, or school affairs
What is 22%
Percentage of people who still get their news from print newspapers
What is 3%?
Number of people who tried to run for president in 2020(Hint more than 1,000)
Who are 1225 people?
State Animal of Maine
What is a moose?