Mass Media
What amendment protects news organizations?
The first amendment.
What is the most basic task of a political party?
Win elections
What are three tactics interest groups can use to influence policy.
Lobbying, Electioneering, Litigation. (Grassroots mobilization)
What do beats mean as it relates to mass media?
specific locations from which news frequently emanates, such as Congress or the White House.
What is the score in 3 truths and a Lie?
Class = 2, MS. = 1
What is the name for the type of investigative journalism in which media organizations fact check our politicians?
Watchdog journalism
What important role do third parties play in American democracy?
They bring new voters into the electorate.
What are three prongs of the Iron Triangle?
Congress, Bureaucrats, and Interest Groups
Frontloading as it relates to political parties refers to what?
the recent tendency of states to hold primaries early in the calendar in order to capitalize on media attention
What state has the longest constiution?
Alabama
What is the tendency for viewers to seek news that aligns with their existing ideas?
Selective exposure
What does the responsible party model describe?
That voters hold parties electorally accountable for their performance in control of government.
The only way to deal with Factions is to control for there effects. Therefore, the only way to control for there effects is to have a large republic.
Define Party Realignments
the displacement of the majority party by the minority party, usually during a critical election period
This blue fish has a very bad memory and is friends with Marlin
Dory
The term to describe the increase numbers of news and infotainment options in which media outlets focus on a particular interest and aim at a particular audience
Narrowcasting
What is the main difference between a closed vs. an open primary?
Open primaries are "open" to all voters regardless of their political party affiliation whereas closed primaries are only "open" to those that are officially registered for that political party.
The primary function of political action committees (PAC's) is to?
Raise campaign funds to support favored candidates
The free rider problem occurs when
people benefit from an interest group’s efforts without making any contribution
Who is the most powerful hero in the Marvel universe?
Captain Marvel
The explanation as to why we see increased polarization in news media
Media profit motive
What is the relationship between critical elections and party realignments.
Critical elections precede party realignments.
What are the two ways Madison's warnings regarding the dangers of fractions have come to be realized now?
2 dominate parties & party line voting
Many interest groups offer selective benefits. What are selective benefits?
benefits given only to group members
What cartoon fills Ms. B's heart with rage and hatred.
Spongebob