Elections
Election which happens every 2 years into a president's term
Mid-Term Elections
Political party that is typically elected by conservatives
Republican
The process by which a person acquires their political beliefs
Political socialization
Acting as a watchdog
A news story, typically spread in online platforms that is false
Fake news
Election in which we vote for who we want to be on our political party's ballot
Primary Election
When someone dresses like a normal person in a campaign ad
The 1st and most important agent of political socialization
Family
Chyron
A banner or ad online that when clicked on, a person receives payment. Also used to spread fake news
Clickbait
Political ideology that favors small government and laissez-faire economics
Conservative
Using insults and portraying an opposing candidate in a negative light in a campaign ad
Mudslinging
The ideas and beliefs of a society about its relationship to government
Political culture
When the media focuses on one view or opinion about a news story or ignores facts
Media Bias
When a candidate makes general statements in an ad instead of talking about real issues.
Glittering Generalities
Liberal
Law that places limits to campaign contributions and requires disclosure of campaign funds
1971 Federal Election Campaign Act
Someone who believes both conservative and liberal political ideas
Moderate
How the media portrays a news story and shapes what the story is
Warm & Fuzzy
Why mid-term elections are important
Chooses our next Congress, may result in seat swings, may impact the president's agenda
Individual limit on a single person's campaign contributions.
$3,300
Someone who desires rapid change and may use violence to achieve their political goals
Radical
A satirical news source that should not be taken seriously
The Onion
What CRAAP stands for
Currency, Relevance, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose