Chapter 16 Multiple Choice Flashcards
What is mass media
A source of info designed to reach a wide audience like tv and newspaper
What role does media play in shaping America political culture and influencing Americans attitudes towards gov
Mass media free press is considered
What is investigative journalism
An approach to news gatherings in which reporters dig into stories looking for wrongdoings
What are muckrakers
Want to exposed wrong doing and the gov public response
What is broadcast media
Outlet for news and other content including radio tv shows that tells stories (something you have to watch)
What is FCC
Independent federal agency’s that regulate interstate and international communications
Print media
News through news paper
Bully pulpit
A stage from which president could persuade the public of his agenda
Presidential news conference
The pres gives carefully rehearsed answers to anticipated questions
What does president press secretary do
Give briefings almost every day to answer questions to speak for President
What is infotainment
A blend of information and entertainment
What is a criticism of talk radio
Conservative bias
Who appoints FCC
Qualifications
Term length
Nominated by President
Can’t have 3 people from same political party
5 yr terms
The realationship between the media and politicians until early 1960
Had a good relationship
Who does Fox News tailor their news to
Conservative
Who does CNN and MSNBC tailor views to
Liberal
How does Supreme Court typically view freedom of press
Gov struck down attempts to restrain media with exception of strategic info during wartime
How is it believed that those with higher cognitive skills get news
Prefer to read it
Who does the tv devote the most time to
The president
What is libel
Printed lies
What is slander
Spoken lies
What is a media event
A “news worthy” situation
What is the stereotype bias of journalist and reporters
Liberal bias
Results of the telecommunications act of 1996
Relaxed FCC rules on media consolidation
What impact do Americans believe the media has on political institutions and public opinion
Greatly influences both political institutions and public opinion
Describe early regulation of broadcast media (radio)
Needed a license to get on radio
What is associated press
Allowed news papers to gather, share, and sell resources beyond city by pooling resource (supplies news reports to media outlets)
What were the largest national news papers in the United States today
Until 60’s news papers were biggest form of info
By 2004 only 32 cities had competing newspapers
When did radio come into existence
Early 1920’s
What are broadcast networks
When a radio show was sent from one station to multiple stations
