When conducting a poll, interview results can be influenced by which of the following?

the tone of voice of the interviewer

What is the best way to get an accurate idea of public opinion?

through scientific opinion polls

Which of the following is true about public opinion?

Issues of public opinion are related to public affairs.

Why is it difficult to get a good idea of public opinion from interest groups?

It is hard to tell how many people are in interest groups.

A major explanation for the large number of interest groups in the United States is

the American tradition of joining organizations.

The media influence politics primarily by

telling people what to think about.

Why is public opinion difficult to define?

because it includes the views of many people on many issues

Which is a limit on the media’s influence on American politics?

Few people closely follow political events.

The most effective action an interest group can take is to

help elect sympathetic officials.

Why is the media not a good way of measuring public opinion?

The media often reflect only the views of a vocal minority.

Which is a good example of an indirect approach used by aninterest group?

.getting group members to contact their representatives

Why are grass-roots lobbying efforts often effective?

Legislators may be contacted by many voters in a short time.

How does a political party differ from an interest group?

Parties are concerned with the interests of all voters.

Which can be an advantage of interest groups?

They are a way to take part in government.

What is the main feature of public-interest groups?

They benefit most people, even those not in the group.

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1
When conducting a poll, interview results can be influenced by which of the following?
computers that analyze the data
random digit dialing
the size of the interview staff
the tone of voice of the interviewer
2
What is the best way to get an accurate idea of public opinion?
by following election results
through letters to the editor in a newspaper
by watching television newscasts
through scientific opinion polls
3
The most active interest groups are organized around which concern?
social issues
foreign policy
environment
economic interests
4
Which is a way that lobbyists promote the ideas of interest groups in the courts?
lobbying a judge
writing legislation
filing lawsuits
making campaign contributions
5
Which of the following is true about public opinion?
Public opinion includes attitudes about music and sports.
Issues of public opinion are related to public affairs.
Government in the U.S. is government by public opinion.
Politicians are not that interested in public opinion.
6
Interest groups can keep watch on the government and provide this information to legislators.
checks and balances
judicial review
federalism
separation of powers
7
Which is the main concern of an interest group as compared to apolitical party?
to support politicians
to win an election
to support a party
to shape public policy
8
Why is it difficult to get a good idea of public opinion from interest groups?
It is hard to tell how many people are in interest groups.
Very few people belong to interest groups.
Interest groups do not share their opinions.
Interest groups are not very honest.
9
A major explanation for the large number of interest groups in the United States is
the legal requirement that people join groups.
imitation of the practices of other countries.
the legal requirement that people join interest groups.
the American tradition of joining organizations.
10
The media influence politics primarily by
telling people what to think about.
telling people what to think.
relying on sound bites.
endorsing candidates.
11
Why is public opinion difficult to define?
because people will not share their opinions
because so many people do not have an opinion
because it includes the views of many people on many issues
because people are often confused about public affairs
12
Which is a limit on the media’s influence on American politics?
Few people closely follow political events.
People are seldom influenced by media opinion.
Members of the media cannot express their opinions.
The media seldom cover political events.
13
The most effective action an interest group can take is to
write legislation for public officials.
help elect sympathetic officials.
help public officials educate voters.
write speeches for public officials.
14
An example of public opinion would include the views people have about the
behavior of celebrities.
quality of various computers.
political parties.
best baseball team.
15
Why is the media not a good way of measuring public opinion?
The media often emphasize the majority’s views.
The media often are ignored by elected officials.
The media often withhold information they receive.
The media often reflect only the views of a vocal minority.
16
Which of the following usually has the earliest influence on aperson’s political opinions?
television and radio
gender and race
family and school
work and friends
17
Why has radio remained popular?
Good looks are less important on radio.
Candidates would rather be on radio than television.
Candidates can appeal more directly to the people.
Radio can be used anywhere.
18
Which usually provides political news in greater detail than other forms of media?
radio
newspapers
television
peer groups
19
Which is a good example of an indirect approach used by aninterest group?
hiring professional lobbyists to talk to legislators
developing a network of contacts within the executive branch
.getting group members to contact their representatives
bringing a lawsuit to influence public policy
20
Why are grass-roots lobbying efforts often effective?
The media usually ignores such efforts.
Legislators may be contacted by many voters in a short time.
The lobbying is kept secret from the general public.
The lobbying is supported by the judicial branch.
21
How does a political party differ from an interest group?
Parties are private organizations.
Interest groups nominate candidates.
Parties are concerned with a narrower range of interests.
Parties are concerned with the interests of all voters.
22
Which can be an advantage of interest groups?
They push their own special interests.
They nominate candidates for office.
They represent only a very few people.
They are a way to take part in government.
23
Which of the following is true about interest groups?
ineffective in the states
always support one candidate
may help pass new laws
not involved in elections
24
Which form of mass media is used most widely?
television
newspapers
radio
internet
25
Children first begin to learn about politics and current events from
the mass media.
their teachers.
their family.
their peers.
26
What is the main feature of public-interest groups?
They benefit most people, even those not in the group.
They are supported by everyone.
They cannot collect dues, so membership is free.
They have special access to elected officials.
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Different generations often have different views on public affairs because of
opinion leaders.
mass media.
opinion polls.
historic events.

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