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ch. 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| public opinion | the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues |
| mass media | mechanisms of mass communication, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books |
| interest group | a group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs |
| public opinion poll | a survey in which individuals are asked to answer questions about a particular issue or person |
| pollster | a specialist whose job is to conduct polls regulary |
| print media | newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books |
| electronic media | radio, television, and the internet |
| public agenda | issues considered most significant by government officals |
| leak | the release of secret government information by anonymous government officials to the media. |
| prior restraint | government censorship of material before it is published |
| libel | written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation |
| malice | evil intent |
| Public interest group | an organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in general |
| nonpartisan | free from party ties or bias |
| political action committee | political organization established by a corporation, labor union, or other special-interest group designed to support candidates by contributing money |
| lobbyist | representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their political making. |
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