Section 5 important stuff

Question 1

A model of communications suggesting that an intended message is directly received (“injected”) and completely accepted & believed by the receiver.

Answer 1

hypodermic theory:

Question 2

The idea that media presents a version of reality that eventually “cultivates” a worldview generally accepted by the population.

Answer 2

cultivation theory

Question 3

the idea that the media have little effect on citizens. Media affects us indirectly through others.

Answer 3

minimal effects theory:

Question 4

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

Answer 4

priming

Question 5

the process of giving a news story a specific context or background. (The media explaining the news with facts, opinions, and background context.)

Answer 5

framing

Question 6

when the media’s message makes it clear to the reader or viewer that the information

Answer 6

Overt media

Question 7

The ability of powerful media to focus public attention on particular issues or topics via strength of its coverage. The media attempts to get government to do something about these issues in several stories.

Answer 7

agenda setting

Question 8

The common media practice of only reporting which candidates are ahead in the public opinion polls. This journalism does not report on why the candidates are ahead or what their issues are.

Answer 8

horse-race journalism

Question 9

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

Answer 9

bandwagon effect

Question 10

A provision of the 1934 Communications Act, this federal rule requires broadcasters to provide equal opportunities for airtime and advertising to all legally qualified candidates for the same office.

Answer 10

equal-time rule

Question 11

A style of journalism in which all journalists cover the same issues and stories rather than seeking out their own stories.pack of wolves.

Answer 11

pack journalism

Question 12

A law that mandates government proceedings and meeting documents be made available to the public.
Freedom of Information

Answer 12

sunshine laws

Question 13

A 1967 act that requires the executive branch of the U.S. government to provide information requested by citizens; a “sunshine law” that allows citizens to know what the government does. Helps the Media to be a ‘political watchdog’ to report on scandals or corruptions in government.

Answer 13

Act (FOIA):

Question 14

In politics, newly elected officials want to claim more authority and influence an elected official by claiming they win with substantial popular support. A politician with a mandate has confidence to push for desired policies, knowing people will probably maintain their support.

Answer 14

mandate

Question 15

a Supreme Court case that identified a Miller test for obscenity, allowing the regulation of indecency in broadcasting; as well as allowing communities to decide on indecent pornography.

Answer 15

Miller v. California (1973)

Question 16

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

Answer 16

political socialization:

Question 17

A consistent philosophy about the structure, power, and purpose of government. American political ideologies include progressive, liberal, moderate, independent, conservative, and libertarian.

Answer 17

political ideologies:

Question 18

a political ideology that values equality first in government laws and actions. Promotes larger government & higher taxes to enforce equality, more welfare and economic control over private businesses.

Answer 18

Liberal

Question 19

a political ideology that believes in individual rights, liberties and freedoms. Views government with suspicion and rejects government intervention. The Founding Fathers were classical liberals.

Answer 19

Classical Liberalism

Question 20

A political ideology that values personal freedom first with less government taxes and regulations over businesses, less welfare, and government spending.

Answer 20

Conservative: