what is likely to happen to an elected official who ignores the opinions of the people
unlikely to be elected again.
100
Does all MASS MEDIA keep you well informed.
No, the information can be inaccurate, misleading or one-sided. Eg, glowing references for a political candidate a newspaper supports and less favorable information to a candidate it opposes.
100
Makes readers and listeners aware that someone is trying to influence them. Television and radio commercials are direct appeals to the public to buy products. Used by Politicians to convince voters to support them.
REVEALED PROPAGANDA - Political parties use concealed and revealed propaganda, their commercials must be clearly labeled as paid advertisements, and identify the organization who paid for the ad.
100
uses words or vague statements that sound good but have little real meaning. Tells voters nothing about what a candidate really believes. uses words like freedom and patriotism.
Glittering Generalities
200
The many different opinions held on a particular subject. Sometimes, people make their opinion through protests. Eg. protesting the war. Protesting abortion. etc. etc. Protesting "Obamacare"
PUBLIC OPINION
200
Think critically about what you see, hear and read. you must be well informed, learn to recognize the difference between fact and opinion, gather information from reliable sources.
Candidates describe themselves as being a plain, hardworking citizens. They stress that they understand the problems of average Americans. Designed to show people that the candidate is one of them and can best represent their interests.
Plain-Folks Appeal
300
Opinions are shaped by many factors - define shaped
influenced.
300
Public Opinion
Opinion of the public, use sample groups, survey those people.
300
Advertisers pay famous people to say they use and like their products. The law requires that the celebrity must actually use and like the products.
Testimonial
300
Uses facts that support only one side of a product, idea or candidate. Eg. newspapers may give front-page attention to the positive activities of the candidates they favor. The opposing candidate may be given little or no coverage at all.
Card Stacking - stacks the cards against the truth
400
what is the first factor that usually influences peoples opinions. what are some others.
Family. age, other people, experiences, friends, new ideas, teachers and clubs.
400
someone or a group is urging us to do something, to buy something, to believe something or act in a certain way.
PROPAGANDA - satellites, computers and television spread propaganda faster and farther than ever before - SHAPES YOUR OPINION
400
Takes advantage of the peer pressure factor. Appeals to people's desire to do what their friends and neighbours are doing.
Bandwagon
400
How do government officials find out what the public wants? One way of measuring PUBLIC OPINION is to take a survey and use it to find out what people think about specific issues and politicians and their policies.
POLL - measures public opinion by asking the opinion of a sample (portion) of the public
500
major media presented to people. Communications that transmit information to large numbers of people. give examples
MASS MEDIA. printed media = books, magazines, newspapers. electronic media = film, radio, television, internet.
500
PROPAGANDA that is presented as fact and its sources are kept SECRET has HIDDEN INFORMATION. Used to fool people without letting them know its purpose is to influence their views.
Concealed Propaganda - used allot in political advertisements
500
Using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person, group, or product. Ask yourself, "what proof is given of these charges and are they supported by facts".