Ch. 7 Vocab. Review

Specific locations from which news often originates, such as Congress or the White House and is covered by a top journalist who becomes a specialist in what goes on in those locations. Beats

Watching only news programs that reflect the viewer's politics is known as? Selective Exposure

Quotes of newsmakers taken out of context; a symptom of broadcast media’s tendency to cover most stories in a minute or two, which makes presentation of complex issues difficult Sound bite

News staged by a candidate, official, or interest group to get the attention of the media or influence coverage Ex: photo-ops, speeches, press conferences Media events

Media programing on cable tv or the internet which is focused on a particular interest or audience. This has caused younger people to use newspapers and TV less as a news source. Narrowcasting

Intentional news leaks for assessing the political reaction. Trial Balloon

Groups of newspapers published by media giants which make up 80% of the nation’s daily circulation of newspapers. Chains

Any of the means of communication, such as  television or newspapers, that reach very large numbers of people. Mass Media

TV, radio, and the internet. Electronic Media

Investigative Journalism In-depth reporting to discover scandals, schemes, and scams, often putting reporters in adversarial relationships with public officials. This can also focus the public’s attention on specific issues. Investigative Journalism

Newspapers and magazines. Print Media

Meetings of public officials with reporters. Press Conferences

Form of politics in which the behavior of citizens and politicians are increasingly shaped by technology. High Tech Politics

Issues that attract serious attention of public officials and other people currently involved in politics. Policy Agenda

Shot of a politician from above their shoulders speaking directly to a camera. Because these views are visually unstimulating, they are not shown for very long. Talking Heads

People who invest their political capital in an issue People who invest their political capital in an issue. They could be in or out of government, elected or appointed positions, interest groups, or research organizations. Policy Entrepreneurs