AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 2.7 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 2.7 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Presidential Communication to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Term

Agenda Setting

Definition

Influencing which issues receive political attention and are treated as policy priorities

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Influencing which issues receive political attention and are treated as policy priorities

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Framing
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Presenting an issue through a particular interpretation that shapes how people understand it

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Bully Pulpit
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The president’s use of the office’s prominence as a platform to attract attention, persuade the public, and promote a policy agenda

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Going Public
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Appealing directly to citizens to build support and generate constituent pressure on lawmakers

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State of the Union Address
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The constitutionally rooted presidential message to Congress that now serves as a nationally broadcast platform for reporting conditions, recommending legislation, and promoting the president’s agenda

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Reagan’s 1981 Tax-Reduction Address
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A nationally televised appeal that framed tax reduction as urgent and asked citizens to pressure Congress, which later passed the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981

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