Sometimes officials will use mass media to "__________" information to test the public response.
Leak
100
What does it mean when an interest group 'endorses' a candidate?
They support them
100
Because of voter ________, the __________________ is typically low
apathy, voter turnout rate
100
Presenting a one sided point of view on an issue is called what? "Ex: Chocolate milk is the best"
bias
100
Which of the following is a long term policy goal?
a) giving a sandwich to a homeless person
b) making an amendment to the constitution
c) running for public office
b! The other two are relatively short term goals.
200
Why are public meetings useful for measuring public opinion?
multiple perspectives (opinions)
200
Interests groups hire people to meet with elected officials. What are these helpers called?
Lobbyists
200
In Nebraska, independent voters can vote in the primary election of their choice (Republican or Democrat).
What type of primary system does Nebraska use?
Open Primary
200
issues that are considered most important by government leaders are called the public ________.
Public Agenda
200
When are national elections held?
even numbered years
300
When the media investigates illegal business practices, they are fulfilling this "role"
Watchdog role
300
What is the main goal of interest groups?
influence policy by meeting with elected officials
300
What was the campaign "old enough to fight, old enough to vote" promoting?
youth suffrage
300
information that is presented in a biased way and urges a specific action is called what?
propaganda... ex. 'got milk' ads try and get you to drink milk!
300
Interest groups hire ____________. Their job is to meet with and persuade ____________.
lobbyists; elected officials
400
List at least 1 restriction of the media
No libel/slander, prior restraint (can't report on top secret info)
400
What is one way that interest groups try to influence policy?
donating money with PACs, lobbyists, drafting bills
400
What is the purpose of a primary election?
nominate candidate
400
What is the difference between an initiative and a referendum?
Initiatives let voters propose laws. Referendums they can simply accept or reject them
400
The first step in voting is to __________. This is done to prevent voter ________.
Register, voter fraud
500
These are organizations formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates.
Political action committees (PACs)
500
List 2 examples of an interest group.
NAACP, AARP, NRA, NEA, etc...
500
List three things about a candidate that you can use to evaluate them.
voting record, political party, experience in gov't, education, platform, etc.
500
What is the name of the commission that regulates media by limiting bias and use of profanity, etc.?
FCC. Federal Communication commission
500
What is the title of the person who already holds the position?