Influence of the Media
Media is referred to as the fourth branch of the government because of its role as what?
Watchdog
What kind of media is considered broadcast media?
TV and radio
What is the organization of people who have policy goals and try to influence policy makers?
interest groups
Which group focuses on ending racial lynching and segregation?
NAACP
What is the other name of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002?
McCain-Feingold Act
Media events
Which form of media is cheaper, faster, accessible, and accurate than other forms?
Internet (New media)
What is lobbying?
legal bribes to gain the favor of a candidate or person of power
Is NAR-RAL pro-choice or pro-life?
Pro-choice
What did the McCain-Feingold Act ban?
soft money
Sound Bites
For a society to be responsible and powerful, it must be what?
informed
What is the process of using the court system to accomplish your agenda?
litigation
What age group does AARP represent?
50+
How are Super PACs different from PACs?
Super PACs can raise unlimited funds
What is horse-race coverage?
Focusing on polling data and public perception
What are the three essential roles of media?
It serves as a watchdog, sets public agenda, supports the free exchange of ideas, information, and opinions.
Advertising
What is the number one most influential interest group?
NRA
When was the FEC created?
1974
key linkage institution
What is the act of media choosing not to talk about an event that way people are uninformed about it?
Agenda cutting
How many issues do interest groups care about?
One specific issue
How much did the Chamber of Commerce spend in the last 16 years?
1 billion dollars
Which case ruled that political spending was a form of free speech?
Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission