American Government 3.12.25

Partisan News

News that aligns with and promotes a particular political viewpoint, often leading to biased information.

Autonomy in Journalism

The principle that journalists should operate independently from influences that could compromise their reporting.

Objectivity in Journalism

The practice of reporting news free from personal bias or opinion, aiming for impartiality.

Citizens United v. FEC

A landmark Supreme Court case ruling that corporations have the same political speech rights as individuals, impacting campaign finance.

Investigative Journalism

A form of journalism that seeks to uncover the truth about significant issues, often involving in-depth research and investigation.

Civic Responsibility of Journalism

The obligation of the press to provide information that supports democracy, such as covering elections, informing citizens, and serving as a watchdog.

Corporate Media Concentration

The trend of corporate entities owning multiple media outlets, impacting the diversity and objectivity of news coverage.

Indexing the News

A concept where news coverage reflects the range of opinions and debates regarding an issue, typically presenting at least two sides.

Soft News

Entertainment or news that focuses less on facts and more on sensationalism and opinion, often diverting attention from significant issues.

Citizen Journalism

News reporting that is created by individuals rather than professional journalists, often shared through social media and blogs.