Media as a Watchdog
This is the media’s main role when it exposes wrongdoing in government.
What is a watchdog?
The most direct way an individual can influence government.
What is voting?
Meeting with lawmakers to persuade them is known as this.
What is lobbying?
One‑sided information that favors one viewpoint is called this.
What is bias?
Policies dealing with issues inside the U.S. are called this.
What is domestic policy?
The U.S. entered WWII after this major event.
What is Pearl Harbor?
Reporting on government decisions and events is an example of this media function.
What is gatekeeping?
Writing emails or calling elected officials is an example of this civic action.
What is communicating with the government?
Interest groups often provide this to help shape legislation.
What is money, research and information?
A giant American flag behind a candidate is an example of this technique.
What is symbolism?
Policies involving treaties, diplomacy, and relations with other countries fall under this.
What is foreign policy?
The Cold War conflicts in Korea and Vietnam were fought mainly to contain this.
What is communism?
When the media verifies statements made by public officials, it is performing this task.
What is fact-checking?
Gathering signatures to request government action is known as this.
What is petitioning?
Supporting candidates who share their goals is called this.
What is endorsing?
“Everyone supports this plan!” is an example of this propaganda type.
What is ad populum or bandwagon?
Immigration and border security connect both domestic and foreign policy because they relate to this national goal.
What is national interest?
This was the goal of the Gulf War (1991).
What is removing Iraq from Kuwait (to protect oil).
Broadcasting debates and hearings increases this key democratic value.
What is civic awareness/participation?
Citizens show support or opposition through this peaceful public activity.
What is assembly or protest?
PACs allow interest groups to influence elections through this method.
What is campaign contributions (money)?
Leaving out important facts is a sign of this media problem.
What is bias?
Trade agreements, sanctions, and tariffs are examples of this category of national tools.
What are economic tools?
Trade restrictions are examples of this non‑military conflict tool.
What are sanctions?
This type of media commentary help the public do this, even though they include opinions.
What are editorials?
Joining civic groups or running for office helps individuals do this at a deeper level.
What is shape public policy?
When interest groups challenge laws in court, they are using this strategy.
What is filing a lawsuit?
A message that changes the subject to distract the audience uses this fallacy.
What is a red herring?
NATO is an example of this type of international organization.
What is a military alliance?
Disaster relief, refugee assistance, and peacekeeping missions fall under this category of U.S. actions.
What is humanitarian effort?