10/4 Unit 5 Part 2 Vocab QUIZ #51-61

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Commentary

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Opinion-based content in media that provides personal interpretations, perspectives, or analysis of news and events rather than just reporting the facts.

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Confirmation Bias

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The tendency of individuals to seek out and interpret information that confirms their existing beliefs or opinions, often leading to biased media consumption.

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Consumer-Driven Media

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Media outlets that shape their content based on the preferences, interests, and demands of their audience, often focusing on sensational or polarizing topics to attract viewers and readers.

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Editorials

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Opinion articles written by the editorial board of a news outlet that expresses the publication's stance on specific issues or events, as opposed to straight news reporting.

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Fairness Doctrine

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A former policy of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that required broadcasters to present balanced and fair coverage of controversial issues of public importance, repealed in 1987.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The federal agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S.

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Fox News Channel (FNC)

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A 24-hour cable news channel launched in 1996, known for its conservative political perspective and opinion programming.

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Free Press

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A media environment where news organizations operate independently of government control, allowing them to report freely on political and social issues without censorship.

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Gatekeeper

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The role of media in determining which issues and stories are given attention and importance, effectively shaping the public agenda by deciding what to cover and what to ignore.

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Horse-Race Journalism

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A style of political coverage that focuses on polling data, campaign strategy, and the competition between candidates rather than substantive policy issues.