the current officeholder, running for reelection

The term “public opinion” is used to describe

attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions, and events.

Priming refers to the

process of prepping public to bring criteria to mind when evaluating issues

Which agency regulates broadcast media?

Federal Communications Commission

In the United States, freedom of the press is protected by

First Amendment to the Constitution

What is the primary function of a PAC?

raise and distribute money to election campaigns

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1
What is the single-most important political act for most Americans.
Writing a letter to the editor
Voting
Peaceful protest
Contributing to political campaigns
2
Who is an incumbent?
whoever is leading in the polls on the day of the election
a candidate who is running against a current officeholder in an election
the current officeholder, running for reelection
the candidate who raises the most money during the campaign
3
The term “public opinion” is used to describe
analysis of events broadcast by reporters during the evening news.
attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions, and events.
president’s collected speeches and writings during his term in office
the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions.
4
A person who enjoys the benefits of a group’s collective efforts but does not contribute to those efforts is called a
Citizen
Subject
Free Rider
Lobbyist
5
Priming refers to the
process of prepping public to bring criteria to mind when evaluating issues
fact that many important news stories go uncovered by the mainstream media.
tendency people have to seek out news that confirms their prior beliefs
bias that news organizations show toward covering dramatic and entertaining
6
Which agency regulates broadcast media?
Public Broadcast System
Federal Communications Commission
Department of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Investigation
7
In the United States, freedom of the press is protected by
First Amendment to the Constitution
Freedom of the Press Act of 1790
Declaration of Independance
Article I of the Constitution
8
Who generally supports abortion rights and oppose state involvement with religious institutions.
Internationalists
Liberals
Conservatives
Socialists
9
What is the ultimate goal of a political party?
creating the party platform
raising the most money
nominating candidates
winning elections
10
What is the primary function of a PAC?
produce and carry out an institutional advertising campaign
raise and distribute money to election campaigns
raise grassroots support for a particular interest
build better networks between interest groups and political parties
11
Liberalism and conservatism are examples of
public opinions.
political attitudes.
political ideologies.
political preferences.

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