SOL 10 Public Policy vocab terms Flashcard

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Prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group, considered unfair.

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Bias

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Media

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Mass communication

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Terrorism

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The unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians

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What does "Lobbying" involve?

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Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote against a bill

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Public Policy

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General goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic

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Accountable

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To be responsible for the consequences of one’s actions and decisions

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Lobbyist

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A person whose job is to contact elected officials and convince them to vote a particular way

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Forum

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A place where ideas can be exchanged

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Policymakers

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A person responsible for making policy

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Propaganda

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Biased information that is misleading, used to promote a cause or point of view