chapter 8 outline Flashcards

1
Q

what is misleading to say

A

all people think… or the people

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2
Q

what is public opinion a collection of

A

opinions from many different people

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3
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what are the problems with public opinion in america

A

views of americans are diverse and plentiful; not every american acres about every issue; some issues attract strong points of view while others dont; the strength of a point of view can change quickly

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4
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what must people do to have a public opinion

A

people must outwardly express their opinions

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5
Q

where does the first lesson in politics come from

A

parents

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6
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how do elementary school teachers play a major role in political socialization

A

emphasize citizenship and becoming a positive. member of the community

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7
Q

what percent of houses have a tv

what about 2 tvs

A

98%

80%

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8
Q

how long is the average tv on

A

8hrs

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9
Q

what do peer groups do

A

often times they reinforce the ideas we already have

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10
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what is the best way to measure public opinions

A

elections

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11
Q

how do you know if you have a mandate

A

the margin of victory

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12
Q

some people think that the media creates what

A

public opinion

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13
Q

who gets feedback from the public on a regular basis

A

congress

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14
Q

how does congress get feedback from the public

A

receive emails and letters from people “back home”

many people hold town hall meetings when they return home

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15
Q

what did they use to vote in the 1930’s

A

straw votes

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16
Q

how many polling companies are there

A

1,000+

17
Q

what are the five steps to create a scientific poll

A

define who is supposed to be polled
create a sample
prepare valid question
select and control how the poll will be taken
analyze and report the findings to the public

18
Q

how many people are usually polled in a sample

A

1,500

19
Q

what are the margins for error in a poll

A

-/+3%

20
Q

how are modern day polls analyzed

A

computers and other electronic hardware

pollsters will analyze the data, write a report to the public

21
Q

is the media controlled by the government

A

no

22
Q

why kind of business is the media

A

for profit

23
Q

what’s the most common way americans receive the news

A

tv

24
Q

how many stations does PBS have

A

300

25
Q

what was the first regular news paper

A

boston news letter

26
Q

what news papers always covered politics

A

colonial era newspapers

27
Q

newspapers now vs in 1920 (numbers)

A

2000
vs
1300

28
Q

what news papers are viewed nationally

A

new york times, usa today, wall street journal

29
Q

what was the first radio station

A

KDKA in pittsburg

30
Q

who was the first president who used the radio

A

FDR

31
Q

what were FDRS radio talks called

A

fireside chats

32
Q

who owned a magazine called general magazine

A

ben franklin

33
Q

what have become an important part of politics on the internet

A

blogs