Chapter 9 Section 1

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Across
  1. 2. the most enduring form of mass media (250)
  2. 4. the choices the government makes and the actions it takes in response to a particular issue
  3. 5. views shared by a segment of society on issues of interest
  4. 6. errors introduced by polling methods that lead to one outcome over others
  5. 10. statements meant to influence public opinion
  6. 13. survey of a randomly selected fraction of voters after they have voted
  7. 14. means of communication that provide information to a large audience
  8. 17. coverage that was believed to be responsible for a change in public opinion during Vietnam (248)
Down
  1. 1. a survey of people scientifically selected to provide opinions about something
  2. 2. process by which people acquire political beliefs
  3. 3. uses sensationalism, scandals, and appeals to patriotism to attract readers (250)
  4. 7. the group of people who take part in a poll
  5. 8. how responsible citizens express their opinions (249)
  6. 9. margin of error
  7. 11. the first form of electronic media (250)
  8. 12. this often has the most direct influence on a person's views (250)
  9. 15. freedom from bias and outside factors
  10. 16. inexpensive newspapers that covered issues of interest to working class people (250)