Role of Media
Favoring one side, opinion, or point of view
Bias
hidden bias
inherent bias
The 1st Amendment allows you this right to expression your opinions, beliefs, and thoughts without getting in trouble with the government
Freedom of Speech
A person that is a legal member of a country with full rights and responsibilities
citizen
News Article
Media decides which stories and issues get public attention and which do not.
Gatekeeping(media as a gatekeeper)
bias favoring one political party or ideas
political
the 1st Amendment allows this freedom, where you can worship freely with any church or denomination, or no church at all
Freedom of Religion
The number of years you must be a permanent resident of the United States before becoming a citizen through naturalization
5
Type of news where one person shares their opinion
Opinion Piece "Op-ed"
Media is a business and makes most of its money this way.
Advertising(Ads)
bias based on gender, race, religion, age, or appearance(hint: you often has the same beliefs as those you hang out with)
social bias
The right to publish and share information
Freedom of the Press
You are born in the U.S. or both of your parents are U.S. citizens
natural born citizen
Type of News that shares a group opinion
Editorial
Any way that we share information but people usually mean news & current events.
Media
bias based on norms from your society(hint: what you grew up believing may be different from someone else)
Cultural bias
The right to gather peacefully together
Freedom of Assembly(Protest)
A process where a person not born in the United States can become a citizen
Naturalization
Type of News that uses humor to criticize or make a point. Often a drawing, meme, or sarcasm
Editorial Cartoon(satire)
The media decides what issues society talks about. The public's attention often gets the government to take action.
Agenda Setting
A method journalists use to check facts and find proof that prevents bias
verification
The right to ask the government to fix a problem or change a policy
Freedom of Petition
The act of betraying your country
Treason
This type of news oftens tries to persuade or convince you of their opinion
Opinion Piece