AP Government – Chapter 12 – Flashcards

the tendency of the national media to be suspicious of officials and eager to reveal unflattering stories about them

journalism that seizes on information that might question the character or qualifications of a public official

a series, or log, of discussion items on a page of the World Wide Web

the development of cable television in the late 20th century created several news-only television outlets. this network shows congressional activities and debates on several different stations and has been used by members for immediate "face time" with the public (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network)

public events not regularly covered by reporters

an independent governmeent agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio and television and wire and cable and satellite

events that become public only if revealed to reporters

the use of in depth reporting to unearth scandals, scams and schemes which at times puts the reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders

words that reflect a value judgement, used to persuade the listener without making an argument

this term applies to newspaper reporters and other writers who pointed out the social problems of the era of big business

the nationally distributed or marketed broadcast and print products of a country

newspapers created, sponsored, and controlled by political parties to further their interests

one of the president's top assistants who is in charge of media relations

self-supporting daily newspapers aimed at a mass readership

public events regularly covered by reporters

the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest and excitement

a brief statement no longer than a few seconds used on a radio or television broadcast

information provided to the media by an anonymous source as a way of testing the reaction to a potential policy or appointment

sensationalized news reporting