Chapter 11 &12 Review Flashcards
What is public opinion?
Total of opinions held concerning a particular issue.
What is mass media?
Forms of communication that transmit info to large numbers of people.
What is propaganda?
Ideas used to influence peoples thinking or behavior.
What is a poll?
Survey taken to measure public opinion.
What is a volunteer?
People who work without pay to help others?
What is a political action committee?
Political arms of an interest group that collect voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidates and parties the interest group favors.
What is an interest group?
Organizations of people with common interests who try to influence government policies and decisions.
What is a lobbyist?
A person paid to represent an interest group’s viewpoint.
What does it mean to lobby?
Someone who is trying to seek influence from politicians.
What is a public interest group?
Groups seeking to promote the interests of the general public rather than just one part of it.
What is revenue?
Income.
What is a profit?
Income a business has left after paying its expenses.
What is an audit?
Careful examination by a trained accountant of every item of income and expenditures.
What is a deficit?
Amount by which expenditures exceed income.
What is a fee?
Government charges for a service or license.
What is a national debt?
Total amount of money owed by US gov plus interest that must be paid on the borrowed money.
What is a bond?
Certificate of debt issued by governments or corporations to persons from whom they have borrowed money.
What is a balanced budget?
A budget in which revenue equals expenditures.
What is a tariff?
Tax on products imported from other countries.
How are political parties and interest groups different?
Interest groups focus on specific problems while political parties have a broader spectrum.
What is a surplus?
Amount by which income exceeds expenditures.
What are four ways to participate in government?
-Speaking out on public issues. - Voting. -Participating in a community action group. -Working on a political campaign.
What is the primary factor in shaping your opinions?
Family
Four types of mass media:
Newspapers, Books, Radio, Television.
What is the difference between revealed and concealed propaganda?
Concealed-Presented as fact but source is kept secret. Revealed- Makes people aware someone’s influencing them.
Which type of tax is the largest source of revenue for the federal government?
Income Tax
What is the main source of revenue for local governments?
Property Tax
Which federal department is responsible for collecting taxes at the federal level?
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Which branch of government writes the budget?
Executive
What is the m=national debt in 2022?
$30 trillion
What is the main agency that helps the president write the budget?
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Who is responsible for ensuring that public funds are spent only as authorized by the state legislature or city council?
Congress
Which type of tax is a regressive tax?
Sales Tax
Corporate income tax is a tax on what?
A corporations profit.
Which type of tax is a progressive tax?
Individual income tax.
What is a defendent?
A person who relies on another person for financial support.
The management of public funds is divided between which two branches of government?
Legislative and Executive
What is the deadline to file taxes?
April 15th
State three ways that interest groups work with congress:
-Ask to sponsor bills.
-Lobbyist may help write bill.
-Get insight on issues affecting groups.
Explain how the testimonial propaganda technique works?
Famous people endorse products.
Explain how the bandwagon propaganda technique works?
If you say something loud enough and often enough people will believe it.
Explain how the name calling propaganda technique works?
Use of an unpleasant name to harm something.
Explain how the glittering generalities propaganda technique works?
Uses vague statements that sound good but have little to no meaning.
Explain how the plain folks propaganda technique works?
Candidates describe themselves as one of them.
Explain how the card stacking propaganda technique works?
Stacks cards against truth.
How can people under the age of 18 participate in the political process?
They can volunteer in a political campaign.
What is taxed with an excise tax?
Luxury Items.
What is taxed with a tariff?
Taxes on imported goods.
What does the social security tax pay for?
Retirement or diabilities.
What are three ways government can raise revenue other then tax?
Fees, Borrowing, Fines.
