POLITICAL INFLUENCE AND POLITICAL COMMUNICATION Flashcards
Public interest groups seek exclusive and specific benefits for their members
false
There is a clear distinction between self-interest and public interest groups
false
Inside strategies are more likely to stimulate opposition and criticism than outside strategies
false
Social movements generally do not exercise tight control over their members.
true
In calculating their taxes, businesses in Canada can deduct contributions to interest groups and other expenses while individuals cannot.
true
All social movements are associated with various forms of progressive (leftist) and human rights–oriented politics
false
Online digital media has increased the availability of political information
true
Most media theorists argue that there has been an increase in the quality of traditional sources of political information.
false
There has been a trend toward concentration and cross-media ownership in which a few large multinational corporations own a variety of different media.
true
Framing a story doesn’t threaten its objectivity.
false
The mass media is better playing the role of ‘attack dog’ than a ‘lap dog’.
false
Governments and politicians try to manage the news
true
The dominant ideology perspective regards libertarian and social responsibility perspectives on how the media should behave in a democratic society as irrelevant.
true
How does the free rider problem affect interest groups?
Interest groups don’t like free riders because these people get the benefits even if they aren’t a part of the group.
What is an institutionalized interest group?
A group that has developed a formal organization, including such features as a well-established membership base, paid professional staff, permanent offices, and the capability to keep its members and the public aware of its views and activities.
