Chapter 11- Interest Groups and the Mass Media Flashcards
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Interest group
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A group of private citizens whose goal is to influence and shape public policy.
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Political action committee (PAC)
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Extension of an interest group that contributes money to political campaigns.
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Lobbying
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Attempting to influence policy makers through a variety of methods.
4
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Grassroots
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Average voter at the local level.
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Mass media
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All forms of communication that reach a large portion of the population.
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Gatekeepers
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Media executives, news editors, and prominent reporters who decide what news to present and how it will be presented.
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Media events
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A speech or photo opportunity staged to give a politician’s view on an issue.
