POLI 2051 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
media and politics definition - ANSWERTechnology that allows individuals to
communicate efficiently with a large group and over distances, In political science we
are primarily concerned with the information media because it informs us as citizens.
How do candidates and politicians use the media? - ANSWERImage building
through the media
Controlled Media: candidates control the content of the message
objective journalism - ANSWERnews reported with no evaluative language...
Network most watched by conservatives
Signaling function - ANSWERon the scene coverage of a natural disaster, for
example.
watch dog function - ANSWERThe accepted responsibility of the media to protect
the public from incompetent or corrupt officials by standing ready to expose any
official who violates accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards.
Types of Controlled Media - ANSWERPositive (acclaim): self-praise, I will do that
and this
Negative (attacks): criticism of opponent, focused on opponent, reason to vote
against
Contrast: combination of positive for you, negative for your opponent
Defenses: responses to attacks from opponent
Historically most ads have been made postive but.... - ANSWERsince 2010, the
percentage of negative ads has increased each year, with outside groups having the
highest percentage. In the last three election cycles, the majority have been negative
Negative ads began with.. - ANSWERDaisy girl in 1964
What to do if attacked? - ANSWERCounterattack on the same issue (red phone ad)
Why do candidates attack, especially since we are generally against negativity? -
ANSWEROut of fear- more attacks in a close race
Because they work- they tend to be remembered better
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 - what did it do? - ANSWERMany things
but it established the rule that candidates had to approve their ads. They have to
attach their name to it, cant be from 3rd party
, Uncontrolled Media: - ANSWERCandidates have less control over the content, ex.
debates
The first presidential debate was.... - ANSWERin 1960 with Nixon vs. Kennedy. Next
ones were not held until 1976, and we have had at least one every presidential
election since
Characteristic of media coverage in poltics - ANSWER- Horse-race overage
- Style over substance
- Anything is newsworthy mentality
- Interpretative
- Negative
- Bothsidesism
Bothsidesism - ANSWERwhere the media report both sides uncritically despite one
side's position being nonsensical or untruthful.
common carrier function - ANSWERpress should provide a channel so political
leaders can communicate with the public.
Bicameral - ANSWERTwo separate and powerful chambers of congress
Why Bicameral? - ANSWERPractical (the Great Compromise) and philosophical
(decentralized power) reasons. Know each.
House of Representatives - ANSWERReps based on population
Representatives serve two-year terms
Seats are reapportioned every 10 years
Senate - ANSWEREqual representation
Senators serve six year terms
Terms are staggered
What are the advantages of being the majority party? Democrats currently control
the Senate and Reps control the House of Representative - ANSWERAppoint key
leaders
Majority/minority leader in house in senate
Assign committee chairs
Control the Agenda
Oversight of the executive branch
Its decentralized, which means power is spread out in the Congress. Where does the
power reside? - ANSWERSpeaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi (D)
Majority (Charles Schumer) and Minority Leaders (Mitch McConnell)
Majority and Minority Whips - Dick Durbin and John Thune keep members informed,
count votes, and round up members to vote.
Committees - *Know the different types of committees (standing, select, conference,
joint) - ANSWERStanding: Permanent congressional committees with responsibility
for a particular area of public policy.
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
media and politics definition - ANSWERTechnology that allows individuals to
communicate efficiently with a large group and over distances, In political science we
are primarily concerned with the information media because it informs us as citizens.
How do candidates and politicians use the media? - ANSWERImage building
through the media
Controlled Media: candidates control the content of the message
objective journalism - ANSWERnews reported with no evaluative language...
Network most watched by conservatives
Signaling function - ANSWERon the scene coverage of a natural disaster, for
example.
watch dog function - ANSWERThe accepted responsibility of the media to protect
the public from incompetent or corrupt officials by standing ready to expose any
official who violates accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards.
Types of Controlled Media - ANSWERPositive (acclaim): self-praise, I will do that
and this
Negative (attacks): criticism of opponent, focused on opponent, reason to vote
against
Contrast: combination of positive for you, negative for your opponent
Defenses: responses to attacks from opponent
Historically most ads have been made postive but.... - ANSWERsince 2010, the
percentage of negative ads has increased each year, with outside groups having the
highest percentage. In the last three election cycles, the majority have been negative
Negative ads began with.. - ANSWERDaisy girl in 1964
What to do if attacked? - ANSWERCounterattack on the same issue (red phone ad)
Why do candidates attack, especially since we are generally against negativity? -
ANSWEROut of fear- more attacks in a close race
Because they work- they tend to be remembered better
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 - what did it do? - ANSWERMany things
but it established the rule that candidates had to approve their ads. They have to
attach their name to it, cant be from 3rd party
, Uncontrolled Media: - ANSWERCandidates have less control over the content, ex.
debates
The first presidential debate was.... - ANSWERin 1960 with Nixon vs. Kennedy. Next
ones were not held until 1976, and we have had at least one every presidential
election since
Characteristic of media coverage in poltics - ANSWER- Horse-race overage
- Style over substance
- Anything is newsworthy mentality
- Interpretative
- Negative
- Bothsidesism
Bothsidesism - ANSWERwhere the media report both sides uncritically despite one
side's position being nonsensical or untruthful.
common carrier function - ANSWERpress should provide a channel so political
leaders can communicate with the public.
Bicameral - ANSWERTwo separate and powerful chambers of congress
Why Bicameral? - ANSWERPractical (the Great Compromise) and philosophical
(decentralized power) reasons. Know each.
House of Representatives - ANSWERReps based on population
Representatives serve two-year terms
Seats are reapportioned every 10 years
Senate - ANSWEREqual representation
Senators serve six year terms
Terms are staggered
What are the advantages of being the majority party? Democrats currently control
the Senate and Reps control the House of Representative - ANSWERAppoint key
leaders
Majority/minority leader in house in senate
Assign committee chairs
Control the Agenda
Oversight of the executive branch
Its decentralized, which means power is spread out in the Congress. Where does the
power reside? - ANSWERSpeaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi (D)
Majority (Charles Schumer) and Minority Leaders (Mitch McConnell)
Majority and Minority Whips - Dick Durbin and John Thune keep members informed,
count votes, and round up members to vote.
Committees - *Know the different types of committees (standing, select, conference,
joint) - ANSWERStanding: Permanent congressional committees with responsibility
for a particular area of public policy.
