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Chapter 8 Government

Mass Media and Public Opinion

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Opinion LeaderSomeone who has exceptional influence on others.
Public OpinionThe collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc.
MandateA command or an authorization given by voters to its representative.
Interest GroupsGroups who try to shape public policy.
Public Opinion PollA survey to collect information about public opinion.
Straw VoteA poll asking the same question to a lot of people.
RandomA sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected
QuotaA sample that shows the geneal characteristics of a community
Mass MediaCommunications through radio, TV, newspapers
Sound BitesShort new stories told in 30-45 seconds.


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