Media
what is libel?
Libel is a form of written or published false statement or representation that is damaging to a person's reputation
What is the practice of presenting information in a way that favors a particular political perspective?
What is "media bias"?
What is a lobbyist?
people who represent interest groups
What is the term for the highest decision-making body within a political party?
What is the "party convention"?
Which major political party in the United States is often associated with the color red?
Republican
What online environments or social circles reinforce people's existing beliefs, limiting exposure to alternative perspectives?
What are "echo chambers"?
What ethical principle in journalism involves presenting information fairly and impartially?
What is "objectivity"?
What type of news article presents an author's personal views and may include bias?
What is an "opinion piece" or "editorial"?
What term describes a state's practice of holding primary elections to determine the allocation of its delegates to a party's national convention?
Primary election system
What is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the United States?
Donkey
What is the practice of presenting a news story in a particular way to influence how readers or viewers interpret it?
What is "framing"?
What term refers to the spread of false or misleading information in the media?
What is "fake news"?
In the digital age, what has transformed the way people consume news and engage in political discourse?
What is the "internet and digital media"?
Which term refers to the process of selecting a party's candidate for an elected office, such as president or governor?
nomination
Which term refers to a process where voters can register as a member of a political party and participate in that party's candidate selection process?
What is "party affiliation" or "party registration"?
What is the role of a free and independent press in a democratic society?
What is acting as a "watchdog," informing citizens, and promoting transparency and accountability?
What is the practice of rapidly sharing news, opinions, and misinformation on platforms like Twitter and Facebook?
What is "social media"?
What practice in the media involves emphasizing the most shocking aspects of a story to increase viewership or readership?
What is "sensationalism"?
What is the primary goal of political party organizations at the local level, such as county or city committees?
What is "mobilizing voters and supporting local candidates"?
what is a precinct?
A precinct is the smallest political and administrative division within a geographical area, typically used for the purpose of organizing and conducting elections.
Question: What is the term for the media's ability to influence the issues that the public considers most important?
What is "agenda-setting"?
what is a public opinion poll?
A public opinion poll is a research method used to gather information about the attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of a specific population or a sample of that population.
describe how media can influence elections
written response on a half sheet
answers may vary (teacher discretion)
what is a caucus
A caucus is a meeting or gathering of members of a political party or a specific interest group to discuss and make decisions about party or group-related matters.
what is a plurality?
A plurality is a concept used in electoral systems to describe a situation in which a candidate or option receives more votes or support than any other candidate or option but does not necessarily receive an outright majority of the total votes.