This type of survey gives you the MOST accurate results

Scientific poll with random sample

The political arm of an interest group

In a scientific poll, what does “universe” refer to?

The group of people you want to measure the opinion of

The main difference between interest groups and political parties is...

Political parties nominate candidates

Which of these is a method of indirect lobbying?

Organizing a “call your senator” campaign

How does the media set the public agenda?

It emphasizes some stories and downplays others

Which of these is NOT a reason the influence of mass media limited?

Most people read/watch news from multiple sources

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1
This type of survey gives you the MOST accurate results
Scientific poll with quota sample
Scientific poll with random sample
Straw poll with representative sample
Straw poll with quota sample
2
What is a PAC?
A group of news outlets
A campaign office
The political arm of an interest group
A public opinion polling center
3
In a scientific poll, what does “universe” refer to?
The results you collect
The group of people you want to measure the opinion of
The number of questions in the survey
The group of people you ask
4
The main difference between interest groups and political parties is...
interest groups require you to pay $$
Political parties only focus on one issue
Political parties nominate candidates
Interest groups are more effective
5
In politics, what does “left” refer to?
Neutral
Liberals
Interest Groups
Conservatives
6
Which of these is a method of indirect lobbying?
meeting with a presidential aide
Speaking at a congressional hearingg
Submitting an amicus curiae brief
Organizing a “call your senator” campaign
7
The AARP is this type of interest group
Member specific
Single issue
Religious
Economic
8
Which channel would play mostly republican campaign ads?
MSNBC
BET
The Golf Channel
Weather Channel
9
How does the media set the public agenda?
Print media acts as a source for other media outlets
It can sway undecided voters
It emphasizes some stories and downplays others
It influences how politicians behave & interact with voters
10
Which of these is NOT a reason the influence of mass media limited?
Consumers are biased in their selection of sources
Most people are relatively uninformed
Most people read/watch news from multiple sources
Most media is focused on entertainment

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