PPA - Mass Media Lesson

Mass Media

The media can act as an effective check on government power over its citizens. It is important to note the changes in media over time and its influence on politics in the United States. From the first televised presidential debate between Nixon and Kennedy to today's dependence on Facebook and Twitter, media and now social media has become a big part of politics. The source of news coverage is important to consider since bias in reporting occurs.

View the following presentation to learn more about mass media and its effects on politics.

The nature of the democratic debate and the level of political knowledge among citizens is impacted by:

  1. Increased media choices
  2. Ideologically oriented programming
  3. Consumer-driven media outlets and emerging technologies that reinforce existing beliefs
  4. Uncertainty over the credibility of news sources and information

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