All Flashcards
Define 'Linkage Institution'.
An entity connecting citizens to the government (e.g., media, political parties).
What is 'Narrowcasting'?
Targeting media content to specific ideological groups.
Define 'Muckrakers'.
Early 1900s investigative journalists exposing industrial abuses.
What is 'Investigative Reporting'?
In-depth reporting to expose political fraud and scandals.
What are 'Echo Chambers'?
Online spaces where algorithms reinforce existing biases.
Define 'Fourth Branch of Government' (referring to the media).
The media's power to influence the policy agenda.
What is 'Broadcasting'?
Reaching a wide and diverse audience with media content.
Define 'Misinformation'.
False or inaccurate information, especially that which is intended to deceive.
What is 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy' in the context of media and elections?
Media coverage boosts leading candidates, creating a feedback loop.
Define 'Digital Media'.
Content viewed using computers, smartphones, and other devices.
What is a linkage institution?
An entity connecting citizens to the government.
What is narrowcasting?
Targeting media content to specific ideological groups.
Who were the Muckrakers?
Early 1900s investigative journalists exposing industrial abuses.
Define investigative reporting.
Exposing political fraud and scandals.
What is the Fourth Branch of Government?
The media because of its power to influence the policy agenda.
What are echo chambers?
Algorithms that create feeds confirming existing biases.
What is broadcasting?
Reaching a wide audience with media content.
Define misinformation.
Fake news that spreads easily, causing confusion and distrust.
How has social media impacted political discourse?
Cause: Rise of social media. Effect: Misinformation and echo chambers.
What is the effect of media focusing on poll numbers?
Cause: Media focus on polls. Effect: Shifted attention from qualifications and policies.
How does investigative reporting affect politics?
Cause: Investigative reporting. Effect: Exposure of political fraud and scandals.