media unit Flashcards
gatekeeper
media chooses which issue they want to broadcast
scorekeeper
when the media tells the public who is “winning” disregarding other factors
watchdog
when the media reports on the behavior of a person of interest, including private or scandalous affairs
political socialization
peers influence political views
selectivity
people mostly watch media that aligns with their views
needs
the concept that only interested and elite voters actively partake in consumption of news
audience fragmentation
the idea that the sheer number of media outlets counteracts the idea that biased news can influence the people
who controls media yet constantly blame it
politicians
what does the fcc do
regulates online media
what does the fcc enforce
1.give all candidates from different sides the opportunity to appear on adverts on a show, or no candidates, 2.they have to advertise PSAs 3.a certain time frame on the weekend must be child friendly on cable
what does the fcc say cant be put in media
obscenity, false advertising, libel (lying), net neutrality(the principle that internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites.)
how does the fcc regulate the press
trick question it CANT REGULATE THE PRESS!!!!!!🤯🤯🤯😝😝😝😝
who regulates the press
the courts dummy
what do the courts guarantee the press
they are guarantee confidentiality in state courts not federal courts, are allowed free criticism president and congress, and have freedom of information where the government cant restrict information being passed through the press.
how do the courts limit the press
the press cant commit libel, slander, and defamation
