Chapter 7 Vocab

Question 1

High-tech Politics

Answer 1

Politics in which technology increasingly shape the behaviors of citizens or policymakers, as well as the political agenda itself.

Question 2

Mass Media

Answer 2

Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the internet and other means of popular communication.

Question 3

Media Event

Answer 3

Events purposely staged for the media nonetheless look spontaneous. They can be staged by individuals, or government officials (often times by the president).

Question 4

Press Conference

Answer 4

Meetings with public officials with reporters.

Question 5

Investigative Journalism

Answer 5

The use of in-depth reporting to uncover scandals, scams and schemes, which at times puts reporters at adversarial times with political leaders.

Question 6

Print Media

Answer 6

Any type of paper media like newspapers and magazines.

Question 7

Electronic media

Answer 7

Television, internet or the radio in comparison to print media.

Question 8

Narrowcasting

Answer 8

Media programming to specific cable tv and the internet that is particularly aimed at a particular interest in contrast to broadcasting.