Government and Public Policy Assessment

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What is public opinion in the context of government and politics?

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The collective views and attitudes of citizens on public matters

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Which factor most directly influences the formation of public opinion? Options: Stock market trends, Weather patterns, Mass media coverage, Agricultural production

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Mass media coverage

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What is the primary role of interest groups in American politics?

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To influence government policy on specific issues

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Which of the following best describes mass media's role in democracy? To generate profit for corporations, To entertain the public, To inform citizens about government actions and issues, To make laws and regulations

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To inform citizens about government actions and issues

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What is a key characteristic of an effective interest group?

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Maintaining focused objectives and clear goals

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When conducting public opinion polls, what is essential for accuracy? Options: Only polling people who agree with the position, Using a representative sample of the population, Asking only yes/no questions, Polling in one geographic location

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Using a representative sample of the population

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Which type of media has become increasingly influential in shaping public opinion? Options: Telegraph communications, Smoke signals, Social media platforms, Carrier pigeons

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Social media platforms

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What is the primary function of interest groups?

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To influence public policy

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How do interest groups differ from political parties?

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Interest groups focus on specific issues while parties have broader platforms.

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Which of the following is NOT a method used by interest groups to influence policy? Lobbying, Running candidates for office, Publishing newspapers, Managing public parks

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Publishing newspapers