Politics and the Media. The media are important in a democracy in that they promote communication between citizens and their government. In a democracy,

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Politics and the Media

The media are important in a democracy in that they promote communication between citizens and their government. In a democracy, communication must go both ways.

The People The Government and the Policy Making Process

Media in the United States are privately owned, which means they operate free of government control, but also that they operate to make a profit.

The Media Raise and Frame Issues Socialization of citizens about politics

Role of the Media Gatekeeper Scorekeeper horse race journalism Watchdog

Old Media

New Media

Floating a Trial Balloon Spots versus Visuals

The Media and Political Gaffs SLIPS

The Media and Presidential Debates