Types of Bias
What type of bias is leaving out one side of an article or story?
Bias by Omission
These atributes describe which political label? Left wing, anti fascist, and direct action.
Antifa
What is Mass Media and Propaganda?
Mass Media- When the media is trying to reach a large span of people.
Propaganda- when information is misleading people in order to support a political view or idea.
Topic: Abortion
Democrats are pro____ and Republicans are pro____.
choice, life
What is a party?
A group of people with similar ideas and beliefs over certain issues. This group of people tries to take control of the government by getting candadates elected.
What type of bias is it when a story is placed in the head lines because of it's views and others where few people look because it disagrees with their party?
Placment bias
These atributes describe which political label? Slow change, dislike violent revolutions, and think that the government should promote social welfare?
Liberals
What are interest groups?
Groups of people who try to influence policies based on a particular cause.
Topic: Gun Control:
Democrats want ____ regulations on guns while Republicans want ____.
more, less
What is a 2 party system?
This is when their are tow major parties that make up te majority of the political landscape in a particular country.
What type of bias is it when people or groups are given names based on their political views. Names can include "expert" or "independant".
Labeling bias
These atributes describe which political label? Hold both Liberal and Conservative values, tolorent, and want slow change?
Moderates
How can people volunteer in the government?
People can volunteer their service to the government. Some examples are volenteering at firestations, summer camps, and volunteer to help with polling.
Topic: Taxes
Democrats think that there should be ____ taxes, especially on the rich and Republicans want ____ taxes.
higher, lower
What do parties do in government?
Parties nominate candidates and help them become elected by gaining support for them. Parties also express the people's will and comprimise to help solve disputes over certain issues.
Bias when a story has a specific interpretation of the occurance of events.
Spin bias
These atributes describe which political label? Cautious of new policies, keep present ideas active, and want less government involvment.
Conservative
What does it mean to lobby?
When someone lobbies they are attempting to direct government officials on certain policies.
Topic: Military
Democrats want to ____ nuclear weapons and want to spend ____ money on the military.
Republicans want a ____ military and they want ____ military spending.
remove, less
strong, increased
What is a third party?
These are any other recognized parties besides the major parties. They typically form to address a particular issue.
What is the difference between sorce selection and story selection.
Sorce selection is when sorces are used that prefer one view over another. Story selection is when stories are selected that agree with certain political ideas.
What two political labels are associated with the use of extreme power to make changes?
Radicals and Reactionaries.
What is a political action committee?
These are private committees that help raise money to influence elections along with other political actions.
Topic: Healthcare
Democrats support the ____ ____ ____ while Republicans are supporters or ____ and ____.
affordable care act, medicare, medicaid
Why do parties exist?
Political parties exist as a result of disagreements over different issues. Political systems allow for the parties to check each other and give different perspectives on policies and other actions.