Interest Groups

Question 1

public opinion

Answer 1

-the total of opinions held concerning a particular

Question 2

mass media

Answer 2

-forms of communication that transmit information to large numbers of people

Question 3

examples of mass media

Answer 3

*books
*magazines
*newspapers
*film
*radio
*television
*the internet

Question 4

propaganda

Answer 4

-ideas that are spread to influence others

Question 5

concealed propaganda

Answer 5

-presented as a fact, but its sources are kept secret

Question 6

revealed propaganda

Answer 6

-makes readers or listeners aware that somebody is trying to influence them

Question 7

6 Propaganda Techniques

Answer 7

1. Testimonial
2. Bandwagon
3. Name Calling
4. Glittering Generalities
5. Plain-Folks Appeal
6. Card Stacking

Question 8

Testimonial

Answer 8

-endorsements from famous people

Question 9

Bandwagon

Answer 9

-if you win some people over to your idea, eventually more and more people will come over
“peer pressure”

Question 10

Name Calling

Answer 10

-using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person, group, or product

Question 11

Glittering Generalities

Answer 11

-uses words or vague statements that sound good but have little real meaning
“freedom” or “patriotism”

Question 12

Plain-Folks Appeal

Answer 12

-candidates describe themselves as plain, hard working citizens that understand the problems of average Americans

Question 13

Card Stacking

Answer 13

-uses facts that support one side of a particular product, idea, or candidate
*also known as Bias

Question 14

interest group

Answer 14

-organizations of people with a common interest who try to influence government and public policy

Question 15

lobby

Answer 15

-another name for a pressure group/interest group

Question 16

lobbyist

Answer 16

-a person who is paid by a lobby or interest group to represent that group’s interests by influencing lawmakers

Question 17

public interest groups

Answer 17

-promote the interests of the general public rather than just one part of it

Question 18

public policy

Answer 18

-a plan of action by the government to solve a problem

Question 19

3 Reasons for Interest Groups

Answer 19

*strength in numbers
*share common interests
*social reasons

Question 20

Difference Between political Parties and Interest Groups

Answer 20

*political parties work to get candidates elected
*interest groups work to get laws past