Interest Groups and Social Movements Are ________ of Public Opinion

question 2

Multiple Choice

Interest groups and social movements are ________ of public opinion, because ________.

• A) representative; most people share some interests with social movements
• B) representative; most people make their voices heard in some social movement organization
• C) representative; social movement organizations represent a random sample of the population
• D) not representative; politicians hear from the best organized, rather than most representative, groups
• E) not representative; very few interest groups or social movements are widespread

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Definitions:

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Perceptions

The way individuals interpret and understand the world around them, influenced by their experiences, beliefs, and biases.

Agenda-Setting Theory

A communications theory proposing that the media has the power to influence the public's perception of what is important by choosing which topics to highlight.

Gatekeepers

Individuals or organizations that control access to information or resources, acting as intermediaries who can allow or block passage.