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Political Process and Media

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.

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Political Process and Media

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  1. Political Process and Media TSSBAT: Make observations on how the media, individuals, and interest groups monitor and influence government.

  2. Public Opinion

  3. Mass Media • Reaches large audiences instantly.

  4. Interest Group • Any voluntary association that seeks to publicly promote and create advantages for its cause • 3 types - Economic, public, and social.

  5. Propaganda • Information given with the intent to influence you to think or feel a certain way. • Designed to persuade an audience.

  6. Propaganda Techniques • Assertion • Bandwagon • Glittering Generality • Lesser of 2 evils • Pinpointing the Enemy • Plain Folks • Stereotyping • Testimonials • Transfer • Name Calling • Card Stacking

  7. Soft Money

  8. Watchdog

  9. Political Action Committee = PAC • Organizations that help candidates fund elections.

  10. Lobbyist • Attempt to influence legislatures. • Usually part of an interest group or large corporation.

  11. Code of Hammurabi • 1st government • Ancient Babylon • Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth

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