Public Sphere Reading Understanding_iCivics

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

Do all important issues reach the public sphere?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 3

Does a public opinion poll survey every single American?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 5

Do discussions in the public sphere influence public policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

Can celebrities influence the public sphere?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 12

Does public opinion influence public policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Questions 12