Types of Media
What type of media includes newspapers and magazines?
Print media.
What is media literacy?
The ability to analyze and evaluate media messages.
What is media bias?
Favoring one side or perspective in coverage.
What amendment protects freedom of the press?
The First Amendment.
What is the media's role as a "watch dog"?
To monitor the government's actions and expose them when there have been wrongdoings.
What type of media includes TV and radio?
Broadcast media.
What is misinformation?
False information shared without harmful intent.
What is it called when the media shapes how an issue is presented?
Framing.
What federal agency regulates broadcast media?
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
What term describes the media’s power to influence what the public thinks is important?
Agenda‑setting.
What is the fastest‑growing form of media today?
What is disinformation?
False information spread deliberately to mislead.
What type of persuasive technique uses emotional appeals instead of facts? (Hint: Trump says this word quiet often)
Propaganda.
What law allows citizens to request government documents?
The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act).
What is it called when the media provides information citizens need to make political decisions?
Informing the public.
What type of media allows two‑way communication between the public and officials?
Social media.
What is fact‑checking?
Verifying the accuracy of information.
What is selective exposure?
Choosing media that matches your existing beliefs.
What is the daily meeting where the White House updates the press?
A press briefing.
What role does the media play to act as a link between the people and the government?
Communication/linkage role.
What term describes media outlets that target specific audiences with tailored content?
Narrowcasting.
What is a “credible source”?
A source that is trustworthy, accurate, and well‑supported by evidence.
What is the term for using specific wording to influence how people interpret information?
Spin.
What term describes the government’s attempt to influence media coverage through strategic communication?
Press management or media relations.
What is the media doing when it highlights certain issues during elections to shape voter priorities?
Priming.