Terms Ch 8
Media
Media
In-depth journalism that researches important subjects for society.
What is muckraking?
A system where one of two parties always wins elections.
What is the two party system?
A good available to the public as a whole.
What is a collective good?
A tactic to extend debate on legislation to attempt to obstruct or kill the legislation.
What is a filibuster?
An advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
What is the cabinet?
Spoken lies abut a person or company that harms their reputation.
What is slander?
A person in the "middle" of the political spectrum.
What is a moderate?
A lobbyist that works for a particular organization.
What is an In-house lobbyist?
A permanent legislative committee that meets regularly.
What is a standing committee?
The act of accusing a government official of a serious offense that can lead to removal from office.
What is impeachment?
Sensationalized media reports - "rag mags" like the Enquirer.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Manipulating political districts to favor a party or candidate.
What is gerrymandering?
A dues-paying organization that represents a specific cause.
What is a membership organization?
A committee which consists of both chambers of Congress to investigate certain topics.
What is a joint committee?
Teddy Roosevelt's belief that the presidency can be used to push an agenda.
What is a bully pulpit?
Provides the public the right to access records from any federal agency.
What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
The redrawing of district maps.
What is redistricting?
Three-way relationship among congressional committees, interest groups, and the bureaucracy.
A top leadership position in Congress whose duty is to enforce voting discipline.
What is a whip?
A previous presidential power that allowed the president to veto certain aspects of a law.
What is a line veto?
A FCC policy that all candidates running for office must be given the same radio and television airtime opportunities.
What is the Equal-time rule?
When organizations secure votes for candidates in exchange for favors.
What is a political machine?
A grassroots movement supported by the wealthy or elite?
What is an Astroturf movement?
A body of voters.
What is a constituency?
An agreement between the president and another country made without the formal consent of the Senate.
What is an executive agreement?