Elections Vocab Flashcards
Lobbyist
A person who directly contacts government officials on behalf of an interest group.
Register
To sign up to vote
Random sample
A group of people to be surveyed who were selected to reflect the makeup of the larger population
Propaganda technique
A method of trying to persuade others
Watchdog
Media role that includes reporting on the actions of public officials
Interest group
Organization that tries to persuade others, including government officials, to its point of view
Push poll
Type of survey that tries to influence the answers of respondents
Media
Radio, television, and the Internet
Opinion
The ideas and attitudes most people hold about a particular issue or person
Public agenda
Issues government leaders focus on the most
Symbolism
The use of something to represent ideas or qualities
Bias
A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
Political action committee (PAC)
Groups that collect money from its members to support candidates
