Political Science - American Government EXAM #2 || with
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interest group correct answers a group of like-minded individuals who band together to influence
public policy, public opinion, or governmental officials
mass media correct answers the means by which information is transmitted to a large population
across a large region; includes television, media, magazine, newspaper, and the internet
marketplace of ideas correct answers the concept that ideas and theories compete for acceptance
among the public, allowing for public debate and heightened awareness
party presses correct answers newspapers popular in the early nineteenth century that were
highly partisan and often influenced by political party machines
penny press correct answers cheap newspapers containing sensationalized stories sold to
members of the working class in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries
yellow journalism correct answers sensationalistic stories featured in the daily press around the
turn of the twentieth century
technology gap correct answers the differences in access to and mastery of info and
communication technology between segments of the community (for socioeconomic,
educational, or geographical reasons)
investigative reporting correct answers a type of journalism in which reporters thoroughly
investigate a subject matter to inform the public, correct an injustice, or expose an abuse
muckracking correct answers investigating and exposing societal ills such as corruption in
politics or abuse in business
earned media coverage correct answers airtime provided free of charge to candidates for political
office
pseudo-events correct answers events that appear spontaneous but are in fact staged and scripted
by public relations experts to appeal to the news media or the public
agenda setting correct answers the process of featuring specific stories in the media to focus
attention on particular issues, thereby setting the political agenda
gatekeepers correct answers a group or individuals who determine which stories will receive
attention in the media and from which perspective
press release correct answers written statements that are given to the press to circulate
information or an announcement
, news briefing correct answers a public appearance by a governmental official for the purpose of
releasing information to the press
news conference correct answers a media event, often staged, where reporters ask questions of
politicians or other celebrities
sound bites correct answers a short outtake from a longer film, speech, or interview
citizen journalism correct answers nonprofessional members of the public who are involved in
the collection, reporting, commenting, and dissemination of news stories; also known as street
journalism
competitive news markets correct answers locales with two or more news organizations that can
check each other's accuracy and neutrality of reporting
news monopolies correct answers single news firms that control all the media in a given market
libel correct answers the publication of false and malicious material that defames an individual's
reputation
prior censorship correct answers forbidding publication of material considered objectionable
equal time rule correct answers an FCC rule requiring the broadcast media to offer all major
candidates competing for a political office equal airtime
fairness doctorine correct answers policy that required television and radio broadcasters to
provide time for opposing viewpoints on controversial issues so as to ensure fair and balanced
reporting: formally abolished in 1987
libertarian view correct answers the idea that the media should be allowed to publish info that
they deem newsworthy or of interest to the public without regard to the social consequences of
doing so
social responsibility theory correct answers the idea that the media should consider the overall
needs of society when making decisions about what stories to cover and in what manner: also
known as Public Advocate Model
single-issue interest group correct answers a group that is interested primarily in one area of
public policy such as Environmental Defense Fund founded in 1967 to solve critical
environmental problem facing the global community
multi-issue interest group correct answers a group that is interested in pursuing a broad range of
public policy issues such as the AARP, which promotes a wide variety of public policies that
impact older Americans
100% Error-free Answers.
interest group correct answers a group of like-minded individuals who band together to influence
public policy, public opinion, or governmental officials
mass media correct answers the means by which information is transmitted to a large population
across a large region; includes television, media, magazine, newspaper, and the internet
marketplace of ideas correct answers the concept that ideas and theories compete for acceptance
among the public, allowing for public debate and heightened awareness
party presses correct answers newspapers popular in the early nineteenth century that were
highly partisan and often influenced by political party machines
penny press correct answers cheap newspapers containing sensationalized stories sold to
members of the working class in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries
yellow journalism correct answers sensationalistic stories featured in the daily press around the
turn of the twentieth century
technology gap correct answers the differences in access to and mastery of info and
communication technology between segments of the community (for socioeconomic,
educational, or geographical reasons)
investigative reporting correct answers a type of journalism in which reporters thoroughly
investigate a subject matter to inform the public, correct an injustice, or expose an abuse
muckracking correct answers investigating and exposing societal ills such as corruption in
politics or abuse in business
earned media coverage correct answers airtime provided free of charge to candidates for political
office
pseudo-events correct answers events that appear spontaneous but are in fact staged and scripted
by public relations experts to appeal to the news media or the public
agenda setting correct answers the process of featuring specific stories in the media to focus
attention on particular issues, thereby setting the political agenda
gatekeepers correct answers a group or individuals who determine which stories will receive
attention in the media and from which perspective
press release correct answers written statements that are given to the press to circulate
information or an announcement
, news briefing correct answers a public appearance by a governmental official for the purpose of
releasing information to the press
news conference correct answers a media event, often staged, where reporters ask questions of
politicians or other celebrities
sound bites correct answers a short outtake from a longer film, speech, or interview
citizen journalism correct answers nonprofessional members of the public who are involved in
the collection, reporting, commenting, and dissemination of news stories; also known as street
journalism
competitive news markets correct answers locales with two or more news organizations that can
check each other's accuracy and neutrality of reporting
news monopolies correct answers single news firms that control all the media in a given market
libel correct answers the publication of false and malicious material that defames an individual's
reputation
prior censorship correct answers forbidding publication of material considered objectionable
equal time rule correct answers an FCC rule requiring the broadcast media to offer all major
candidates competing for a political office equal airtime
fairness doctorine correct answers policy that required television and radio broadcasters to
provide time for opposing viewpoints on controversial issues so as to ensure fair and balanced
reporting: formally abolished in 1987
libertarian view correct answers the idea that the media should be allowed to publish info that
they deem newsworthy or of interest to the public without regard to the social consequences of
doing so
social responsibility theory correct answers the idea that the media should consider the overall
needs of society when making decisions about what stories to cover and in what manner: also
known as Public Advocate Model
single-issue interest group correct answers a group that is interested primarily in one area of
public policy such as Environmental Defense Fund founded in 1967 to solve critical
environmental problem facing the global community
multi-issue interest group correct answers a group that is interested in pursuing a broad range of
public policy issues such as the AARP, which promotes a wide variety of public policies that
impact older Americans
