I love civics
What is Public Opinion?
Opinion of the public over a specific issue or person
What is a pollster?
A person who conducts polls regularly
What is Malice?
Evil intent or on purpose
What is the difference between an interest group and a public interest group?
Public interest groups work to benefit larger sections of society
What is my dogs name?
Ruby
What is a public opinion poll?
A survey to answer questions over a specific issue or person
What is stability?
How firmly you feel about your opinion (how easy is it to change your mind?)
What are the two types of Mass media?
Electronic and Print
What is a non partisan group?
A group that is free from party ties and bias
What is my favorite color?
Purple
What are the 3 sources of public opinion?
personal background, mass media, interest groups
What is Direction?
Deciding if your opinion is positive or negative
What is the definition of watchdog?
Role played by media to expose illegal practices
What is libel?
Which direction does the sun rise on Venus?
from the west
What are 3 examples of mass media?
Tv shows, Movies, and social media
What is intensity?
How strongly you feel about your opinion
What are shield laws?
Laws protecting reporters from revealing their sources
What is a lobbyist?
A representative of an interest group
Which sport involves stones and brooms?
Curling
What are the 3 factors of public opinion?
Direction, Intensity, Stability
What is a push poll?
Wording a question in a way where you get the answer you want
What is public agenda?
Issues considered most important by government officials
What is prior restraint?
government censorship of material before it is published
How many rings are on the olympic flag?
5