unit 4 gov Flashcards
Reactionary
People with extreme conservative views and want
government intervention to restore older social views
Radical
People with extreme liberal views and believe in
extreme change or society is need are called
Lobbyist
activities to pressure legislators.
George Gallup
straw polls were replaced
by scientific polls which were established by George
Gallup (Gallup Poll).
There are 5 steps for a poll to be considered
scientific.
open primary
any registered voter can vote in the
primary
closed primary
only a voter who is registered in the
party can vote in the primary
Caucus
small group of like minded group of
people who come together to select a candidate that
they want to run of office.
Absentee Ballot
voting before election
Precinct
A voting district
date of Federal Election
first Tuesday after
the first Monday of November on even numbered
years.
Features of an Australian Ballot
- Printed a public expense
- Lists the names of all viable candidates in the
election - Can only be given out at the polls
- Is a secret ballot
5 steps of a Scientific Poll
- Define the population to be polled
- Construct an accurate sample of the population
to poll - Prepare valid questions
- Determine way to take poll
- Analyze findings
2 positive aspects of Interest Groups
- Interest groups have many positive aspects, such
as: - Helping people citizens become aware of important
issues
2 negative aspects of Interest Groups
- Corrupting the government by bribing politicians
or threatening them.
2.Misleading both the government and its own
members
4 basic concepts of Propaganda
- Can be true or false
- Can be positive or negative
- Targets a specific audience
- Turns a complex issue into a simple message
