Chapter 9 Flashcards
Self-interest
Individuals want government to take actions that will benefit them economically or in terms of their overall well-being
Public opinion
Citizens attitudes about political issues, personalities, institutions, and events
Values
Individuals have values about what is right and wrong, and these values affect their preferences about government politics
Socialization
A process through which individuals assimilate community preferences and norms through social interactions
Political ideology
Include beliefs about the role of government, ideas about public policies, and notions about which groups in society should properly exercise power.
Identity politics
Individuals identify with groups - racial, religious, and gender, etc - and policies that are beneficial to the group as a whole are viewed as good and those that are harmful to the group are viewed as bad.
Liberal
Generally supports political and social reform; governmental intervention in the economy; the expansion of federal services; more vigorous efforts on behalf of the poor, minorities, and women; and greater concern for consumers and the environment
Conservative
Generally supports the social and economic status quo and is suspicious of efforts to introduce new political formulae and economic arrangements. Many believe that a large and powerful government poses a threat to citizens’ freedoms.
Equal time rule
The requirement that broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office an equal opportunity to communicate their messages to the public
Right of rebuttal
An FCC regulation giving individuals the right to have the opportunity to respond to personal attacks made on a radio or TV broadcast
Fairness doctrine
An FCC requirement that broadcasters who air programs on controversial issues provide time for opposing views
Prior restraint
An effort by a government agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful in some other way; censorship. In the United States, the courts forbid prior restraint except under the most extraordinary circumstances
Agenda setting effect
The power to bring attention to particular issues and problems
Priming
The process of preparing the public to take a particular view of an event or a political actor
Framing
The power of the media to influence how events and issues are interpreted
