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Arts and humanities · US government and civics · Political participation · The media
The media: lesson overview
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A high-level overview of how media coverage influences the ways citizens understand and engage with politics. Google Classroom Facebook Twitter
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The media plays an influential role in how citizens learn about political issues and events. Media coverage also affects the formation of policy agendas by raising awareness of certain topics, which can increase public demand for government action. Key terms
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“horse race” journalism
Journalism that focuses on -who is winning or ahead in the polls rather than on candidates' policy agenda or debates. investigative journalism
Deep, original investigation on a specific topic, often conducted over a long period of time and sometimes involving the exposure of secret information. linkage institutions
Groups that connect citizens to the government and facilitate turning popular concerns into issues on the government’s policy agenda. "media as a gatekeeper"
The media’s role in setting the political agenda by drawing public and government attention to certain issues.