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the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
dissent
various means of communication, such as newspapers, television, and radio, that reach a large audience and have the ability to shape public opinion.
Mass Media
a poll taken after voters have cast their ballots to predict the outcome of an election or to analyze voting patterns.
Exit Poll
the ordinary people regarded as the main body of an organization's membership, as opposed to its leaders or experts.
Grass Roots
to be real or present in a particular place or situation
exist
a political party other than the two major parties, often representing a specific ideology or issue.
Third Party
an organized group that seeks to influence public policy and legislation in order to benefit its members or further a particular cause.
Special Interest Group
the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
Power
payment or benefits received in exchange for work or services.
Compensation
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Bias
the quality of being unbiased and impartial, presenting facts without personal feelings or opinions.
Objectivity
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
ideologies
a survey of public opinion from a particular sample, usually conducted by asking questions to a representative group of people.
Poll
exercising control or influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential
dominant
information, ideas, or rumors spread deliberately to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
Propaganda
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Precedent
the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in government, typically through persuasion, advocacy, or financial contributions.
Lobbying
a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
Controversy
a political system in which only two major political parties have a realistic chance of winning elections and gaining control of the government.
Two-Party System
a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant.
Branch
the principles, often unwritten, on which social laws are based.
Public Policy
occurs when a sample drawn from a population deviates somewhat from that true population
Sampling Error
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
Objectivity
is the collective opinion on a specific topic or voting intention relevant to society.
Public Opinion
an organized group of people who share similar political beliefs and work together to influence government policies and gain political power.
Political Party