Political Science Exam 2

Citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions and events.

Generally support political and social reform; extensive governmental intervention in the economy; the expansion of federal social services; more vigorous efforts on behalf of the poor, minorities, and women; and greater concern for consumers and the environment.

Generally support the social and economic status quo and are suspicious of efforts to introduce new political formulae and economic arrangements. conservatives believe that a large and powerful government poses a threat to citizens' freedom.

The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widely: The media are covering the speech tonight.

The power of the media to bring public attention to particular issues and problems.

The power of the media to influence how events and issues are interpreted

Preparing the public to take a particular view of an event or political actor.

The requirement that broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public.

A Federal Communications Commission regulation giving individuals the right to have the opportunity to respond to personal attacks made on a radio or television broadcast.

Elections used to select a party's candidate for the general election.

The presidential electors from each state who meet after the popular election to cast ballots for president and vice president.

The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government. The outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation.

A voluntary membership association organized to pursue a common interest or interests, through political participation, toward the ultimate goal of getting favorable public policy decisions from government.

Promote issues of general public concern (e.g., environmental protection, human rights, and consumer rights).

View all issues — federal spending, taxes, foreign affairs, court appointments, and so forth — through the lens of their political ideology, typically liberal or conservative. Their support for legislation or policy depends exclusively on whether they find it ideologically sound.