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gov ch 16

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mass media sources of information designed to reach wide audiences like newspapers, TV, radio, internet
wire service an organization that gathers/reports on news and then sells the stories to other outlets
investigative journalism an approach to newsgathering in which reporters dig into stories, often looking for instances of wrongdoing
broadcast media outlets for news/content (TV, radio, etc.) brings news into homes
agenda setting media's ability to highlight certain issues/ bring them to the attention of the audience
how can the media's agenda setting power have palpable but unofficial influence forces ideas into people's minds and the people can then pressure their representatives to push for their goals in Congress. by choosing what to cover it influences what people and the government focus on.
how has increased media choice impacted the level of citizens political knowledge people see news more and gain more political knowledge with more access to info. ex- printing press made more papers printed for cheaper.
how has consumer driven media impacted the level of citizens political knowledge rise of mass media/sources of entertainment causes increased interest but reduces political knowledge
how has new technologies impacted the level of citizens political knowledge internet/social media= more instant access to info with possible bias/misinformation
how do changes in the ways news is produced and viewed impact American democracy shapes how citizens are informed - more access to info/more informed voters - faster communication between gov and people -bias/partisan news can divide people - misinfo spreads quickly - people may only watch news they agree with
media consolidation the concentration of ownership of the media into fewer corporations
communications act of 1934 law that regulates nations airwaves, a station must offer equal airtime to competing candidates
fairness doctrine of 1949 rule that broadcasters must present contrasting viewpoints when covering important or controversial issues, forces balanced viewpoints
why was the fairness doctrine removed fcc said it limited free speech and more media options made it unnecessary
why did SCOTUS support fairness doctrine in 1969 their was limited airwaves so the government needed to regulate them to ensure fairness
core tension in NY times vs US free press vs national security
impact of media consolidaiton less diversity in viewpoints which shapes public opinion
Parisian bias new favoring a political party or ideology
horse race journalism coverage of political campaigns that focuses more on the drama of the campaign rather than on policy issues.
social media impact on government and politics faster spread of info increased participation spreads misinfo quickly
partisan new media impact on government and politics reinforces beliefs increases polarization people hear one sided views
perception of bias impact on government and politics people distrust media they disagree with lowers credibility of news
declining of trust in confidence in the news media impact on government and politics less informed citizens more reliance on unreliable sources weakens democracy
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