AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 5.12 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 5.12 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – The Media to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Media as a Linkage Institution

Definition

Connects citizens and government by transmitting political information to the public and communicating public concerns and reactions to policymakers

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Media as a Linkage Institution
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Connects citizens and government by transmitting political information to the public and communicating public concerns and reactions to policymakers

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Agenda Setting
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Media influence over which political issues citizens notice and regard as important through selection, prominence, repetition, and sustained coverage

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Investigative Journalism
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Sustained reporting that examines evidence and sources to uncover and verify information not already public or easily available

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Media Watchdog Role
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The media’s scrutiny and exposure of misconduct by government officials and other powerful institutions on behalf of the public

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Political Commentary
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Media interpretation, analysis, evaluation, or advocacy rather than straight reporting of newly verified facts

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Public Agenda vs. Policy Agenda
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The public agenda contains issues citizens consider important; the policy agenda contains issues government officials are actively considering

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Horse Race Journalism
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Election coverage centered on polling, popularity, standings, momentum, strategy, and who is winning rather than candidates’ qualifications and policy platforms

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