ap_gov_20130430013342 Flashcards
agenda setting
the ability of the media to draw public attention to particular issues.
the ability of the media to draw public attention to particular issues.
online interactive forum for people to express and react to political topics
confidentiality of sources
Journalists’ right to keep the sources for their information private.
equal time rule
specifies that U.S. radio and television broadcast stations must provide an equivalent opportunity to any opposing political candidates who request it
fairness doctrine
requires holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that, in the Commission’s view, is honest, equitable and balanced.
Federal Communications Commission
Government-operated regulators of media and broadcasting.
“fourth branch”
A reference to Mass Media
press secretary
Person in charge of handling the press corps.
prior restraint
censorship imposed, usually by a government, on expression before the expression actually takes place.
right of reply
the right to defend oneself against public criticism in the same venue where it was published.
sound bites
comments compressed into several-second segments
spin doctor
One who tries to influence journalists with interpretations of events that are favorable to a particular candidate
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Radio companies may own up to 8 stations in large markets and as many as the company wishes nationally.
White House press corps
Group assigned to cover the president’s activities full-time.
YouTube
Website that has millions and millions of videos. Videos are posted by channels run by “Youtubers”. They can be comedy channels, news channels, etc. Youtube has become a new media outlet.
