Media and Politics
Why is the media refered to as the 4th branch of our government.
Media's role is to inform citizens and hold elected officials accountable
The NEA, NRA and AARP are all examples of what?
Special Interest Groups
This party is called the party of Lincoln.
Republican Party
This well known anti-federalist ironically expanded the power of the Executive Branch more than any other President in early American History
Thomas Jefferson
What is the highest level of each branch of government in the United States?
Executive - President
Judicial - Supreme Court
Legislative - Senate
What are the 3 of the essential functions the media serve in a democracy?
1. Serves as a “watchdog” over government
2. Sets the public agenda
3. Supports the free exchange of ideas, information, and opinions
What was the most successful 3rd party in American History?
Bull Moose Party
This party's mascot originated during Andrew Jackson's Presidency.
Democratic Party
This American Territory is considered to be the oldest colony in the world and is the largest and most populated of the 5 US territories.
Puerto Rico
The Articles of Confederation did not have this branch of government
Executive Branch
How does the media set the public agenda?
The things the media cover tend to be things that the American people care about. If it is not given attention by the media, then the American people will be un-informed about an issue and it will be less important.
This English philosopher had the most influence on our government of any of the Enlightenment philosophers.
John Locke
This party arose as opposition to the election of Andrew Jackson
Whig Party
Until the recent election of Trump and Biden this President was the oldest ever elected to office. He also served the shortest time, and was the first to die in office.
William Henry Harrison
Supreme Court Justices must be confirmed by a majority of which branch of government?
The Senate
Confirmation bias refers to the fact that many people do what when choosing what media to consume?
They pick media outlets that re-enforce their own beliefs rather than challenge them
She was the first black woman elected to congress and first woman to seek the nomination for president from a major American political party.
The shift of this group of people that began during the Civil Rights movement and solidified with the election of Ronald Reagan reversed a century of Democratic dominance where they live.
Southerners
or
Former slave holding states
This holiday was first officially observed in 1919 and changed to it's current form in 1954
Veteran's Day
In the event of no presidential candidate getting the needed 270 electoral votes to win the election would be decided by which branch of government?
The House
As ownership of media outlets becomes more concentrated among a few super wealthy individiuals what is one of the consequences?
Increased similarity of news coverage accross networks and platforms.
This French philosopher was one of the first people to chronicle the young United States with his work Democracy in America, which was an examination of America based on his travels during the 1820s.
Alexis de Tocqueville
This third party candidate from Texas was the last third party candidate to get more than 5% of the popular vote in a presidential election.
Ross Perot
The United States exports more of these than any other country, and ultimately over 40% of these are produced in our country. This makes sense because there are about 2 of these for every american adult nationwide.
Guns
After the vice-president who is next in line to become president?
Speaker of the House