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The Media (Gov)

Authored by Samantha Findysz

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

The Media (Gov)
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By deciding what events are covered and for how long, the media influences what subjects become national news; sometimes known as agenda setting

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during an election cycle, the media tracks which candidates are doing well in the polls; outside of an election, the media tracks political reputations; aka horse race journalism

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the media investigates and exposes scandals; aka investigative journalism

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politicians suggest a tentative piece of legislation or other government action, and then depending on how the public reacts, will either confirm or deny the story

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a group of journalists, correspondents, and members of the media who are assigned the task of covering the president, White House events, and periodic news briefings

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chosen by the president as a member of their staff and holds briefings for the press corps

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the tendency of individuals to perceive what they want in media and to ignore opposite viewpoints

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