Vocabulary
The media is often given this nickname by many people because they serve as a check on government.
What is a watchdog or the "fourth branch of government?"
This is the reason why its hard for politicians to hide or deny information today.
What is the internet?
This is the ideology most American voters identify with in elections.
What is a moderate?
These are the things allowed under the 1st Amendment.
What is freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly (protest), and petition?
Disney buying Marvel in 2009 and Star Wars in 2012 is an example of this.
What is media conglomerate?
This is the definition of fake news.
What are articles or videos containing information that is purposefully untrue or misleading?
Bonus: How can someone spot fake news?
A group of people who are organized and believe in a common ideology or set of ideas. They try to elect people to office to gain power.
What are political parties?
This was the first governing document of the United States.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Thomas Jefferson wrote this man's ideas into the Declaration of Independence.
- A person and an Enlightenment idea needed.
Who is John Locke and what are natural rights?
A regular citizen who acts as their own journalist, such as recording big events with their own personal devices.
What is a citizen journalist?
Prejudice in favor of or against a person, event, etc.
What is bias?
Bonus: Name an example of bias.
You need this to win the presidency.
What is 270 electoral votes?
These are the amount of states needed to amend the Constitution.
What is 3/4 of states?
The news is reports on "who is winning" (horserace journalism) and official nonpartisan bodies (like the CBO) analyzing policy costs.
What is a scorekeeper?
These are the functions mass media provides consumers, voters, politicians, and the government.
What is...
selling ads and time
spreading a political agenda
bringing issues into your home
showing politicians in GOOD or BAD light
influencing public opinion
building or breaking trust
give out the news
These are the two types of elections held to decide a presidential candidate in a political party.
What are primaries and caucuses?
The authority granted to the federal government that is not explicitly stated in the Constitution but is necessary to implement its
What are implied powers?
This Enlightenment figure is best known for his ideas influencing how the US government works.
Who is Montesquieu?
An example of this is when a social media user posts false accusations about someone committing a crime.
What is libel?
This the reason why the Founding Fathers wanted a free press.
What is limiting the power of government?
The important reasons why senior students are required to visit three government meetings in one school semester.
What is to understand how the community is organized and how people voice their opinions?