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

• Any voluntary association that seeks to publicly promote and create advantages for its cause

• 3 types - Economic, public, and social.

Propaganda

• Information given with the intent to influence you to think or feel a certain way.

• Designed to persuade an audience.

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

Soft Money

Watchdog

Political Action Committee = PAC

• Organizations that help candidates fund elections.

Lobbyist

• Attempt to influence legislatures.

• Usually part of an interest group or large corporation.

Code of Hammurabi

• 1st government• Ancient Babylon• Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth