Public Opinion and Media

Question 1

Framing

Answer 1

the process of giving a news story a specific context or backgroud

Question 2

Priming

Answer 2

the process of predisposing media readers or viewers to think and act a particular way

Question 3

Agenda setting

Answer 3

the ability of powerful media to focus public attention on particular issues or topics via strength of its coverage

Question 4

Pack journalism

Answer 4

a style of journalism in which all journalists cover the same issues and stories rather than seeking out their own stories

Question 5

Broadcast media

Answer 5

tv and radio stations regulated by the federal communications commission (FCC)

Question 6

Prior restraint

Answer 6

the legal suppression of speech or media coverage prior to public speaking or publication; a form of censorship; the first amendment significantly limits prior restraint

Question 7

What are two approved reasons for which the government can stop publication or reporting?

Answer 7

troops movement and names of undercover operatives

Question 8

Equal time rule

Answer 8

registered candidates running for office must be given equal airtime on radio and non cable tv

Question 9

Miller v. California

Answer 9

a supreme court case that identified a test for obscenity, facilitating regulation of indecency in broadcasting

Question 10

Sunshine laws

Answer 10

a law that mandates government proceedings and meeting documents be made available to the public

Question 11

political socialization

Answer 11

the process by which we are trained to understand and join a country’s political world

Question 12

public opinion

Answer 12

our beliefs and attitudes combine to form how we feel about people, places, and events

Question 13

socialization agents

Answer 13

one agent of political socialization is political information that is intended to help citizens understand how to act in their political system and how to make decisions on political matters.

Question 14

Covert content

Answer 14

political information provided under the pretense that is neutral.

Question 15

overt content

Answer 15

when the writer or publication makes clear to the reader or viewer that the information offers only one side of the political debate

Question 16

political spectrum

Answer 16

one way to organize various political ideologies based in an order of how they prioritize certain beliefs

Question 17

political ideology

Answer 17

a philosophy about the role and structure of government and preferences for government priorities

Question 18

modern liberalism

Answer 18

focuses on equality and supports government intervention in society and the economy to promote equality

Question 19

classical liberalism

Answer 19

believes in individual rights and liberties or freedoms

Question 20

traditional conservative

Answer 20

believes that government provides the rule of law and maintains a safe and organized society based on traditional religious beliefs

Question 21

modern conservatism

Answer 21

elected government leaders guard individual liberties

Question 22

bandwagon effect

Answer 22

a tendency by the media to increase coverage of candidates who are currently polling well

Question 23

presidential mandate

Answer 23

a politician with a mandate has confidence to push for desired policies, knowing people will probably maintain their support

Question 24

the freedom of information act

Answer 24

the requirement that the executive branch provide information to private citizens and news outlets