GENERAL INFO
What's the term that refers to ideas and attitudes that most people hold about a particular issue or person?
Public opinion
A Medium is a means of what?
Communication
True/False: public opinions on any given topic are all positive opinions
False
Name 1/3 reason why people vote for particular candidates (any reason)
Like how the candidate looked
They supported some but not all the candidates
They voted a straight ticket only for Republicans or only Democrats
who is in charge of conducting the polls during campaigns?
The media
Why might the presidents need the support of public opinions?
To carry out presidential programs.
True/False: People lives and experiences have a major influence on their opinions.
True
List the three terms that describe public opinion.
Direction, Intensity, Stability
What is the definition of public poll?
Measure public opinions, Attitudes, and Beliefs on issues or topics.
what is a push poll?
a question that's worded to influence a persons response one way or another
Understanding public opinion can also help presidents make what two decisions?
Effective and Timely decisions.
What's are interest groups sometimes called?
Pressure groups
why are peoples opinions about civil rights more stable than their opinions on political candidates?
Because most Americans hold strong convictions with issues that directly affect their lives
Election results show only a broad measure of public opinions. what will be a more accurate measure to request individuals to answer questions?
in a survey, and or a public opinion poll.
what are the influence on public policy besides public opinion? ( list any 2/5 influences)
Interest groups, Political Parties, Mass media, other Institutions of governments, and Individuals also shape public policy.
Enough people must hold a particular opinion to make who listen to them?
Government Officials
when voters elect people to office, they are indicating that they trust who?
Officials and their opinions
What refers to the strength of an opinion on an given issue?
Intensity
Who manages public opinion polls today?
Hundreds of organizations
Why do pollsters have to be carful with how they word their question?
They can manipulate the process to get any answer they want.
Public opinion plays a key role in which system of government
Democracy
Why might people lives and experience have a major influence on their opinions?
Their beliefs and or their perspective on various issues
What is the reason Voters change their minds many times before Election Day.
Because public opinion on a candidate is unstable
What do every major use to closely monitor public opinions?
A poll
Why might polls discourage voting?
If one candidate is being shown far ahead from another.