Mass Media
False or misleading news that's spread to deceive people, often for political gain
Fake News
This major lobbying group represents the pharmaceutical industry and is often criticized for its influence over drug policies and policy overall
Big PhARMA
The belief in a group of powerful people operating in secret to control world events
Conspiracy Theory
This role ensures that the public is aware of government actions and policies
Informing (the public)
Hitler used these means to reach large audiences and fuel his anti-semitic propoganda
Radio
Social Media & news outlet algorithms only showing people content they like, limiting exposure to other viewpoints
Filter Bubble
This political organization is dedicated to electing pro-choice women to public office
Emily's List
This doctrine, rescinded in 1987, once required broadcasters to provide opposing viewpoints on contraversial issues
Fairness Doctrine
This role refers to the media's ability to select issues to receive publice attention to influence governmental policy making
Agenda Setting
This percentage of Americans own a cell phone
98%
This refers to the process wherein media outlets decide which news stories get covered and which are ignored, ultimately shaping public perception
Gatekeeping
This era (1890-1920) saw the rise of interest groups focused on improving housing, labor conditions, and social welfare
Progressive Era
Prior restraint is a synonym of this
Censorship
This role refers to the way in which the news media gives the public the ability to keep an eye on the government and tell us what is going on
Watchdog (Role)
The media tending to be sensational, negative, and superficial, as well as focus on 'worst case scenario' situations are all reasons that ______
The press is so unpopular today
This standard requires famous people or public figures to prove that defamatory statements made about them were published with knowledge of their falsehood
Actual Malice
This suggests that multiple groups compete to influence policy, resulting in a balance of interests
Pluralism
This refers to people benefitting from an interest group's efforts without actively contributing to the group
Freeriding
This refers to the media serving as a link between the people and the government, in which they provide us with context and analyses to help us understand what is happening
Interpretive (Role)
Workers in this profession, once largely protected by tenure, have seen their job security decline, leading to fewer opportunities for collective bargaining and political influence, as well as restrictions regarding hiring increase
College faculty members (Professors)
News and Information sources that cater to specific or ideological audiences rather than providing balanced coverage
Narrowcasting
This described the act of attempting to influence public officials, often through campaign contributions, meetings, or legal briefs
Lobbying
This concept describes interest groups that focus on one specific issue, such as gun rights or environmental protection
Single-Issue groups
To advocate for their members and themselves, allow their members to politically participate, educate their members on the specific issues, influence elections, serve as a watchdog, help formulate policy and provide expertise and information on topics are all this
Roles of Interest Groups
This government agency was created in 1934 to regulate radio and television broadcasts, with various rules about stations that could operate
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)