political process and media
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Political Process and Media. TSSBAT: Make observations on how the media, individuals, and interest groups monitor and influence government. . Public Opinion. Mass Media. Reaches large audiences instantly. . Interest Group. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Political Process and Media
TSSBAT:Make observations on how the media,
individuals, and interest groups monitor and influence government.
Public Opinion
Mass Media
• Reaches large audiences instantly.
Interest Group
• Any voluntary association that seeks to publicly promote and create advantages for its cause
• 3 types - Economic, public, and social.
Propaganda
• Information given with the intent to influence you to think or feel a certain way.
• Designed to persuade an audience.
Propaganda Techniques• Assertion• Bandwagon• Glittering Generality• Lesser of 2 evils• Pinpointing the Enemy• Plain Folks• Stereotyping• Testimonials• Transfer• Name Calling• Card Stacking
Soft Money
Watchdog
Political Action Committee = PAC
• Organizations that help candidates fund elections.
Lobbyist
• Attempt to influence legislatures.
• Usually part of an interest group or large corporation.
Code of Hammurabi
• 1st government• Ancient Babylon• Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth