Question

Match the definition to the correct term. 1. stripped of voting rights, either temporarily or permanently (page 275) 2. high-profile individuals whose interpretation of events influences the public (page 280) 3. a system of political power in which a wide variety of individuals and groups have equal access to resources and the mechanisms of power (page 276) 4. organizations that raise and spend money to influence elected officials and/or public opinion (page 276)

Answer 1

The terms matched to their definitions are: 1. Disenfranchisement 2. Opinion leaders 3. Pluralism 4. Political action committees (PACs).

Disenfranchisement refers to individuals being stripped of their voting rights, either temporarily or permanently, and can occur for various reasons such as legal restrictions or discriminatory practices. Opinion leaders are high-profile individuals, such as celebrities or politicians, whose interpretation of events significantly influences public opinion. Pluralism is a system of political power where numerous individuals and groups have equal access to resources and power mechanisms, promoting diverse perspectives and reducing the likelihood of a single group dominating decision-making. Political action committees (PACs) are organizations that raise and spend money to influence elected officials or public opinion, typically through campaign contributions or advocating for specific policies.