Public Sphere Reading Understanding_iCivics

Question 1

Can celebrities influence the public sphere?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

Would “pass my math test” be on the public agenda?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 3

Would a terrorist attack be discussed in the global public sphere?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

Would there be a public policy about keeping your room clean?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 5

Do all important issues reach the public sphere?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

Do discussions in the public sphere influence public policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 7

Are some issues on the public agenda in both Maine and California?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 8

Do people in Maine have the exact same public agenda as people in California?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 9

Does public opinion influence public policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 10

Is “texting while driving” an issue on the public agenda?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

Does a public opinion poll survey every single American?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 12

Could a celebrity’s new haircut be discussed in the public sphere?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Questions 12