interest groups and mass media

What was the original form of mass media?

• newspaper

• television

• radio

• internet

What significance does the phrasing of questions hold in polls?

• more likely to end the poll if not asked right

• don't know

• can alter the results if not asked the right way

• it doesn't matter how it is phrased

What type of interest group would advocate for increased aid to corn farmers?

• labor

• agriculture

• professional

• non economic

1. Which factor is considered to have the most profound impact on political socialization?

• your neighbor

• church

• family

• schools

What is typically the focus of business interest groups members?

• social standing

• economic

• crime

• health

Why are lobbyists important to legislators?

• they provide detailed information to legislators

• lobbyists are popular

• legislators are required to meet with lobbyists

• lobbyists make laws

Which criticism is NOT commonly directed at interest groups in the U.S.?

• they don't represent the views of the people

• some have lots of influence

• it's illegal

• their influence is more than the number of members

What is the reason elections are not an accurate measure of public opinion

• voter behavior

• straw votes

• lobbying

• they don't show public opinion

Upon what shared basis are the majority of interest groups founded?

• lobbyists

• travel benefits

• economics

• member discounts

what type of media is able to be taken on the go and easily accessible

• newspaper

• radio

• magazines

• television