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What is the main function of a linkage institution?
What is the main function of a linkage institution?
What is the difference between libel and slander?
What is the difference between libel and slander?
When was private media established in the USA?
When was private media established in the USA?
When did Yellow Journalism peak in the USA?
When did Yellow Journalism peak in the USA?
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Who were the two big newspaper publishers associated with Yellow Journalism?
Who were the two big newspaper publishers associated with Yellow Journalism?
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Which type of defamation is written?
Which type of defamation is written?
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During which war did Yellow Journalism reach its peak in America?
During which war did Yellow Journalism reach its peak in America?
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Who were the two prominent newspaper publishers associated with Yellow Journalism?
Who were the two prominent newspaper publishers associated with Yellow Journalism?
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Which institution in a society connects the people to the government or centralized authority?
Which institution in a society connects the people to the government or centralized authority?
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What type of newspapers were characterized by inflamed and exaggerated news to attract readers?
What type of newspapers were characterized by inflamed and exaggerated news to attract readers?
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Study Notes
Linkage Institutions
- The main function of a linkage institution is to connect the people to the government or centralized authority.
Defamation
- Libel is a type of defamation that is written.
- Slander is a type of defamation that is spoken.
History of Media in the USA
- Private media was established in the USA in the late 18th century.
- Yellow Journalism peaked in the USA during the late 19th century, specifically during the Spanish-American War.
- Yellow Journalism was characterized by inflamed and exaggerated news to attract readers.
Key Figures of Yellow Journalism
- The two prominent newspaper publishers associated with Yellow Journalism were William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.
- They were known for their sensationalist and exaggerated reporting style.
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Test your knowledge of linkage institutions, media bias, and defamation laws in this quiz. Explore the roles of elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media in connecting people to the government. Evaluate your understanding of libel and slander and their impact on political discourse.
