Chapter 5
______ _____is a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about government
Political ideology
The ability to participate in society and politics online is known as _____
Digital citizenship
A _______ _______ is an organized group that attempts to influence government by electing their members to office
political party
_______ _________ organization that tries to influence government’s programs and policies
Interest group
Process of preparing the public to bring specific criteria to mind when evaluating politicians or issues is known as _______
Priming
What is Social desirability effects
What is -When respondents in a survey report what they expect the interviewer wishes to hear rather than what they believe
Which form of media is no longer the primary news source for most Americans?
Print Media
What are the two ways parties form?
Internal mobilization : Political conflicts prompt officials and competing factions within government to mobilize popular support. Antifederalist and Federalist
External mobilization: A group of politicians outside government organizes popular support to win governmental power Ex. Creation of Republican party 1850’s who opposed slavery
The theory that all interests are, and should be, free to compete for influence in government is known as __________
Madison’s principle is known as pluralism
DAILY DOUBLE
Double points!!
Liberals generally support? (give 3)
are those who generally support -Governmental intervention in the economy -Support political and social reform -More economic equality -Expansion of federal social services -Greater concern for consumers and environment
Which media source reaches more Americans than any other single news source ?
Broadcast Media
_______ the process by which large numbers of people are organized for a political activity
Mobilization
Key components of interest group organization (3 out of 4)
Leadership
Money
An agency or office
Members
values and attitudes that people have about issues, events, and personalities are known as _____ _____
Public opinions
There are three powerful sources of influence on the marketplace of ideas. What are they
What is Political leaders, Private, and interest groups ,The media
List 3 Benefits to online news
Convenience of getting news online
Speed of getting information online
Depth of information available online
Diversity of online viewpoints
What is the role of Parties? (2 out of 3)
1. recruit candidates to run for office (lost this monopoly due to candidates who decide not to work within the party
2. get their loyal party members out to vote
3. work on a variety of ways to promote the causes and issues of the party
Some benefits of a group’s success are available to all. These are known as _____ ______
collective goods
_____ ____ argued good government encourages multitudes of interests (factions)/Pluralism
James Madison
In survey design there are requirements that have to meet. List two?
What is 1. Random Sample 2. Sample Size 3. Question wording
What is the role of the media in American democracy ? (two out of three)
Supply information to the citizenry
Nongovernment sources of information
Give the public the opportunity to evaluate issues to form reasoned opinions and actions
Why do people vote? What are the three general categories that effect voting?
Socioeconomic status
Political environment
State electoral laws
How do groups overcome the free-rider problem?
There are different types of _____ ______ give 3
Groups offer “selective benefits” that are available to group members only
Informational benefits: newsletters, programs, conferences
Material benefits: special goods, services, money
Solidary benefits: friendship, networking, socializing
Purposive benefits: pursuing goals; serving a cause
What was the name of the act pass by Bill Clinton that allowed for media companies to expand and combine ownership
Telecommunication act 1996