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21 Cards in this Set
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Mass Media
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TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet and other means of pop. communication
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Print Media
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Newspapers and magazines, as compared with electronic media
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Electronic Media
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TV, radio, and the Internet as compared with print media
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Media event
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Events that are purposely staged for the media and that are significant just because the media is there
ie. kissing babies |
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Investigate journalism
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The use of in-depth reporting to unearth scandals, scams, and schemes, at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders
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Narrowcasting
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Media programming on cable TV (eg MTV, ESPN, C-SPAN) or the Internet that is focused on a particular interest and aimed at a particular audience, in contrast to broadcasting
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Selective exposure
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The process through with people consciously choose to get the news from information sources that have viewpoints like their own
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Trial Balloons
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Intentional news leaks for the purpose of assessing the political reaction
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Soundbites
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Short video clips of approximately 10 seconds. Usually shown from a politician's speech on the nightly TV news
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Talking head
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A shot of a person's face talking directly to the camera. Because such shots are visually unstimulating, the major networks rarely shows politicians talking very long.
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Pundit
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an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public.
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Broadcasting media
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distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio or visual mass communications medium
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National Media
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Media worldwide
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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an independent government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio and television and wire and cable and satellite
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Political efficiency
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The belief that one's political participation really matters; That one's vote can actually make a difference
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Civic Duty
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The belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should vote
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Voter Registration
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A system adopted by the states that requires voters to register prior to voting. Some states require citizens to register as much as 30 days in advance, whereas others permit Election Day registration
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Legitimacy
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lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
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Retrospective voting
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Voting is a method for a group such as a meeting or an electorate to make a decision or express an opinion—often following discussions, debates, or election campaigns. Democracies elect holders of high office by voting.
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Mandatory theory of elections
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One must abide by certain rules or regulations to be a presidential candidate.
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Policy Voting
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The way a specific group of people votes on a certain issue. Ex. Southerners are more likely to support pro-gun legislation.
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