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10th Grade
10/11/2013

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electronic petition
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Sign the petition by adding their details such as name and email address.
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electronic mailing list
Definition
A special use of email that allows for widespread distribution of information to many Internet users.
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fairness doctrine
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A former federal policy in the US requiring television and radio broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.
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front-runner
Definition
The contestant that is leading in a race or other competition.
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leak
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An intentional disclosure of secret information.
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libel
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A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
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Mass media
Definition
The media.
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media event
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An event intended primarily to attract publicity.
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news briefing
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A summary of a news story; also, a short news story
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news release
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A written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something ostensibly newsworthy.
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partisan
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A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
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prior restraint
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Judicial suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is libelous or harmful. In US law.
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shield law
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A law that protects witnesses from revealing certain information, especially in court.
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spot advertising
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Television advertising occupying a short break during or between programs.
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