Unit 1C - Campaigns and Policy

Bias

Showing preference for one side over another.

Lobbying

Contacting government officials directly to influence policy making.

Mass Media

Forms of communication, such as newspapers, T.V., recordings, movies, books and radio, that reach millions of people.

Political Action Committee (PACs)

A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations.

Propaganda

Certain ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to manipulate people.

Public Opinion

The ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues.

Public Policy

The action the government takes in response to an issue or problem.