PPHS Civics Ch 10 Public Opinion & Govt. (old ch 11)

Government censorship of material before it is published.

Giving only one side of the facts to support a position.

How does the Federal Communications Commission regulate radio and television?

This category of newspapers, magazines, and books are

Which interest group would most likely back a candidate who supports laws to protect nature?

Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation.

An organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in general.

The release of government information by anonymous government officials to the media.

A celebrity endorses a person or point of view.

Vague or broad statement containing little substance.

Analyze the passages: which is a glittering generality?

A specialist whose job is to collect information on the viewpoints of constituents.

A survey in which individuals are asked to answer questions about a particular issue or person.

The mechanism of communication, including television, radio, newspapers, and magazines etc.

The ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, & politics.

How do mass media act as a "watchdog" over government?

If false information is printed with evil intent, it is described as

What do critics of interest groups claim?

Representative of an interest group who works on behalf of the members.

Radio, television, and the internet are called

Issues considered most significant by government officials.

A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs.

Analyze the passages: which is an example of name calling?

Identifying a person as "just one of the common people."

Association a patriotic symbol with a point of view or person.

Free from party ties or bias.

Urging people to support a position or person because everyone else is

Political organization established to support candidates with money.

Why do responsible pollsters condemn push polls?

How do public officials try to persuade as many people as possible to support their positions?

Referring to an opponent with an unpleasant label or description, such as  "un-American"