Lecture 8 Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is discrimination? (1)
Treating someone differently based on their social category.
What are Public Opinion Polls? (1)
Measuring public views on specific topics using representative samples.
Ex.: Asking people their opinions on a new law to understand public feelings.
What is Objective Reality vs. Political Reality? (1)
Distinguishing between facts and the way facts are presented politically.
Ex.: Knowing climate change is real despite some politicians denying it.
What is a Shift Towards Populism? (1)
A move in politics favoring the concerns of ordinary people.
Ex.: Political leaders gaining support by addressing common citizens’ issues.
What is meant by “Playing out the Ethnic Card”? (1)
Exploiting ethnic differences for political gain.
Ex.: politicians using racial divisions to create fear and gain votes.
What is meant by “Information is Political Power”? (1)
Access to information can influence political decisions and actions
Ex.: Governments using data to shape policies and sway public opinion.
What are Credible Measures of Public Opinion? (1)
Reliable ways to understand how citizens think and feel.
Ex.: Conducting unbiased surveys to gather accurate public views.
