Media Roles in Democracy
What is the primary role of media in a democratic society?
To inform the public and provide a platform for diverse voices.
What type of journalism adheres to principles like accuracy and fairness?
Principled Journalism.
What term describes a scenario where a few large corporations control media outlets?
Media Monopoly.
What is the process by which media highlights certain issues, making them seem more important?
Agenda Setting.
What U.S. agency is responsible for regulating broadcast media?
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Which role allows media to hold powerful institutions accountable?
Watchdog Function.
Which type of journalism has a confrontational approach, often exposing wrongdoing?
Adversarial Journalism.
Give an example of a major media company known for its ownership of numerous local TV stations.
Sinclair Broadcast Group.
How can media framing impact public perception?
By influencing how people interpret the presented information.
Which rule ensures that all political candidates get equal time on air during elections?
Equal Time Rule.
Name one way media influences public opinion on issues.
By highlighting certain stories or framing issues.
What journalism style involves sharing unverified claims as facts?
Journalism of Assertion.
What is the effect of media monopolies on the range of perspectives presented?
They can limit diversity of viewpoints and create biases.
What is the term for the tendency to seek information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?
Confirmation Bias.
What allows individuals to respond to personal attacks or false information about them in the media?
Right of Rebuttal.
What type of journalism involves non-professionals sharing information on social media?
Citizen Journalism.
Name the journalism style that reinforces an audience’s pre-existing beliefs.
Journalism of Affirmation.
Name one major source of revenue that can influence media content.
Advertising.
When personalized online algorithms isolate people from diverse perspectives, what does this create?
Filter Bubbles.
How does government regulation of media balance freedom and responsibility?
By protecting press freedom while ensuring responsible information dissemination.
Through what practice does media promote transparency and accountability?
Investigative Journalism.
Which form of journalism commonly appears in news outlets with specific political ideologies?
Opinion-Driven Journalism.
What is one potential risk of the intense competition for attention among media outlets?
It can lead to sensationalism and clickbait content.
What do we call the consistent exposure to a narrow range of viewpoints, often in online communities?
Media Echo Chambers.
What regulation requires balanced content in public broadcasting to avoid commercial influence?
Public Broadcasting Guidelines.