The Role of Media

News programs are not as exciting as action films, news must keep things short and exciting.

Refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.

True or False: Most news sources are not-for-profit.

True or False: A “sound bite” is a story designed to expose wrongdoing.

Biased means to...

To officially support a candidate who is running for office.

A method of communicating information, entertainment, or other messages.

Exposes are...

a group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues

Choose most popular Public Agenda

P.A.C. stands for...

The collection of opinions or attitudes of a population.

True or False: It is impossible to be completely unbiased even if you try.

How money is earned to pay for political campaigns

Media consists of.....

True or False: The media keeps watch on the government and others in power.

News channels make the news as exciting as possible to attract lots of viewers and ...

Most news channels are ...

True or False: In its role as gatekeeper, the media decides which stories to run.

True or False: If you watch television news, you will hear about all the issues that exist.

This means to give money to political campaigns in exchange for support by the candidate.

In politics, to promote or support means to...

Public Agenda means...

These are people who meet with members of government and discuss the interest group's issues.