1. Journalism Vocab Set #2 Politics & Government

2. “Whatever you are, be a good one.” –Abraham Lincoln
You will not be judged, nor will you judge others, based on political affiliations while in this room. It is important for us to understand the differences in the political affiliations in media and be able to recognize their bias.

3. dissent To differ in opinion
“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism” - -Thomas Jefferson

4. Selective exposure
People seek out information that confirms their beliefs
*Consider how the media literacy concepts urge you to work against this tendency

5. Republican Party Believe that individuals make the best decisions
Big national defence
Traditional values, socially conservative
Free market capitalism
Elephant

6. Democratic Party Typically left-leaning, liberal support of policies
Favors federal government support for social and economic welfare
The rich should help the poor
Donkey

7. Libertarian Party
The individual should have complete control of their destiny and the government has no right to interfere, what- so-ever

8. Green Party
Believe the government should inspire peace, ecology, social justice, and democracy

9. Liberal
a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change
Left

10. Conservative
a person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics.
Right