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CE U5: Public Policy
Media and International Impact
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The media focuses public attention on selected issues by being the | agenda setter/gatekeeper |
| The media offers a ________________ in which opposing viewpoints are communicated | forum |
| The media holds government officials accountable to the public by being a | watchdog |
| Government officials use ___________________________ to communicate with the public. | the media |
| To evaluate media, people must separate a fact from an | opinion |
| To evaluate media, people must detect if the source is leaning one way and showing | bias |
| To evaluate media, people must check where the information came from by evaluating | sources |
| To evaluate media, people must identify if statements are false or exaggerated and are spread in order to help a specific person or side. This is known as | propaganda |
| Local governments may be required to ____________, ______________, and ____________________ public policies in response to international issues and events. | formulate, adopt, implement |
| Local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement public policies in response to _______________ __________ and ______________. | international issues and events |
| An international issue could be public health concerns in the event of a | pandemic |
| An international issue could be public safety in the event of an act of | terrorism |
| An international issue could be economic development policies in response to | the emerging global economy |
| An international issue could be policies to protect the environment, such as | wildlife protection |
| formulate | to create, invent, or produce (something) by careful thought and effort |
| adopt | to begin to use or have (a different manner, method, etc.) |
| implement | to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan): to make (something) active or effective |
| public policy | the action or plan the government takes in response to an issue or problem |