Key Terms (L7: Democracy, Informed Citizens, and the Free Press)

Question 1

Media concentration

Answer 1

progressively fewer individuals or organizations control increasing shares of the mass media.

Question 2

media plurality

Answer 2

ensures a diversity of viewpoints

Question 3

kant, categorical imperative

Answer 3

unconditional moral obligation

Question 4

responsibilities (vs rights)

Answer 4

A right is a freedom that is protected, such as the right to free speech and religion. A responsibility is a duty

Question 5

corporal lobbying

Answer 5

• Act of attempting to influence business and government leaders to create legislation or conduct an activity that will help a particular organization

Question 6

revolving door

Answer 6

movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation.