Question 1

Which type of candidate is generally supported by Texas newspapers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conservative political candidates 
B)  Moderate political candidates 
C)  Liberal political candidates 
D)  Libertarian political candidates 
E)  Environmentally conscious political candidates 
A)  Conservative political candidates 
B)  Moderate political candidates 
C)  Liberal political candidates 
D)  Libertarian political candidates 
E)  Environmentally conscious political candidates A

Question 2

How did the three major television networks respond when they began to face competition from cable news in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

A)  They reduced coverage of hard news and increased coverage of scandals,horserace journalism,and controversial sound bites. 
B)  They increased the amount of hard news they covered to differentiate themselves from their less serious competitors. 
C)  They sought out more funding from government sources and fewer advertising dollars from major corporations. 
D)  They moved more of their operations to the Internet and hired more reporters and commentators. 
E)  They became more and more ideological,devoting much more time to commentary and less time to reportage. 
A)  They reduced coverage of hard news and increased coverage of scandals,horserace journalism,and controversial sound bites. 
B)  They increased the amount of hard news they covered to differentiate themselves from their less serious competitors. 
C)  They sought out more funding from government sources and fewer advertising dollars from major corporations. 
D)  They moved more of their operations to the Internet and hired more reporters and commentators. 
E)  They became more and more ideological,devoting much more time to commentary and less time to reportage. A

Question 3

How might shortages of minority group members in newsrooms affect how events are interpreted?

Accepted Answer

Shortages of minority group members in newsrooms can have a significant impact on how events are interpreted. Without diverse representation, there is a risk of biased reporting and a lack of understanding of the perspectives and experiences of minority communities. This can lead to a narrow and skewed portrayal of events, which may perpetuate stereotypes and misinformation.

Additionally, the absence of minority voices in newsrooms can result in important stories and issues being overlooked or misrepresented. This can contribute to a lack of diversity in news coverage and a failure to accurately reflect the experiences and concerns of all members of society.

Furthermore, the lack of diversity in newsrooms can also affect the overall credibility and trustworthiness of the media, as it may be perceived as being out of touch with the realities of diverse communities. This can ultimately impact public perception and understanding of current events and social issues.

In conclusion, shortages of minority group members in newsrooms can lead to biased reporting, a lack of diverse perspectives, and a failure to accurately represent the experiences of all members of society. It is essential for newsrooms to prioritize diversity and inclusion in order to provide fair and accurate coverage of events.

Question 4

As of 2018,which of these is the major gatherer of news?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social media 
B)  Broadcast television news organizations 
C)  Cable television news organizations 
D)  Newspapers 
E)  Radio stations 
A)  Social media 
B)  Broadcast television news organizations 
C)  Cable television news organizations 
D)  Newspapers 
E)  Radio stations

Question 5

Generally speaking,which source of information do most people trust the least?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time magazine 
B)  National Public Radio 
C)  The New York Times 
D)  CNN 
E)  Twitter 
A)  Time magazine 
B)  National Public Radio 
C)  The New York Times 
D)  CNN 
E)  Twitter

Question 6

Despite their relative decline,why are the print media still important sources of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  People prefer to hold paper in their hands rather than look at screens. 
B)  They deliver news more quickly than any other source and are more accessible. 
C)  They cover stories in more detail,inform the elite,and remain the largest gatherers of news. 
D)  They provide a conservative bias to balance the liberal bias of television news. 
E)  Print media outlets are much less expensive to purchase than any other news outlets. 
A)  People prefer to hold paper in their hands rather than look at screens. 
B)  They deliver news more quickly than any other source and are more accessible. 
C)  They cover stories in more detail,inform the elite,and remain the largest gatherers of news. 
D)  They provide a conservative bias to balance the liberal bias of television news. 
E)  Print media outlets are much less expensive to purchase than any other news outlets.

Question 7

What is it called when the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attack journalism 
B)  Agenda setting 
C)  Yellow journalism 
D)  Framing 
E)  Investigative journalism 
A)  Attack journalism 
B)  Agenda setting 
C)  Yellow journalism 
D)  Framing 
E)  Investigative journalism

Question 8

Daniel tends to seek out sources of news that support what he already believes.Which of the following is Daniel exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clustering illusion 
B)  Dunning-Kruger effect 
C)  Confirmation bias 
D)  Courtesy bias 
E)  Framing effect 
A)  Clustering illusion 
B)  Dunning-Kruger effect 
C)  Confirmation bias 
D)  Courtesy bias 
E)  Framing effect

Question 9

Which of the following has been a trend in news coverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  There has been no change over time in the diversity and quality of news. 
B)  There has been less softening of the news and more hard news. 
C)  There has been a reduction in the number of and range of alternative sources of news. 
D)  Most media outlets have added more investigative reporters to their rosters. 
E)  Competition for viewers and advertising dollars has led to more entertainment and less news in broadcasts. 
A)  There has been no change over time in the diversity and quality of news. 
B)  There has been less softening of the news and more hard news. 
C)  There has been a reduction in the number of and range of alternative sources of news. 
D)  Most media outlets have added more investigative reporters to their rosters. 
E)  Competition for viewers and advertising dollars has led to more entertainment and less news in broadcasts.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of people who follow talk radio,cable news (such as FOX or MSNBC),or ideological blogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They develop more political knowledge but accept inaccurate or incomplete versions of reality. 
B)  They develop less political knowledge but have more accurate and complete views of reality. 
C)  They develop less political knowledge and are less likely to vote in local,state,and national elections. 
D)  They develop more political knowledge and have more accurate and complete views of reality. 
E)  They develop more political knowledge and are more likely to run for elected office. 
A)  They develop more political knowledge but accept inaccurate or incomplete versions of reality. 
B)  They develop less political knowledge but have more accurate and complete views of reality. 
C)  They develop less political knowledge and are less likely to vote in local,state,and national elections. 
D)  They develop more political knowledge and have more accurate and complete views of reality. 
E)  They develop more political knowledge and are more likely to run for elected office.

Question 11

What is the name given to the reporters who are assigned to cover state-level news and commonly work in the state capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitol press corps 
B)  Muckrakers 
C)  Reporters' circle 
D)  Beltway insiders 
E)  Investigative reporters 
A)  Capitol press corps 
B)  Muckrakers 
C)  Reporters' circle 
D)  Beltway insiders 
E)  Investigative reporters

Question 12

What is the largest Spanish-language television network in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Univision 
B)  Azteca América 
C)  Telemundo 
D)  Estrella TV 
E)  UniMás 
A)  Univision 
B)  Azteca América 
C)  Telemundo 
D)  Estrella TV 
E)  UniMás

Question 13

How has representation of ethnic minorities in the media changed over the past 20 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnic minorities now outnumber Anglos in most large-city newsrooms. 
B)  The percentage of ethnic minorities in newsrooms now mirrors that of the U.S.population as a whole. 
C)  There has been little change. 
D)  The number of ethnic minorities in the media has declined by a small amount. 
E)  There are fewer ethnic minorities working in the media now than two decades ago. 
A)  Ethnic minorities now outnumber Anglos in most large-city newsrooms. 
B)  The percentage of ethnic minorities in newsrooms now mirrors that of the U.S.population as a whole. 
C)  There has been little change. 
D)  The number of ethnic minorities in the media has declined by a small amount. 
E)  There are fewer ethnic minorities working in the media now than two decades ago.

Question 14

Define and categorize the different kinds of bias in the media and their consequences.How has media bias changed over time?

Accepted Answer

Bias in the media can take many forms an

Question 15

Which of the following is a common concern about concentration of media ownership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The likelihood of homogenization of news stories increases. 
B)  There is an increase in the amount of state and local news. 
C)  There is a decrease in hard news and an increase in soft news. 
D)  There is less favorable news about the owner's company. 
E)  Fewer women and ethnic minorities will be hired by media outlets. 
A)  The likelihood of homogenization of news stories increases. 
B)  There is an increase in the amount of state and local news. 
C)  There is a decrease in hard news and an increase in soft news. 
D)  There is less favorable news about the owner's company. 
E)  Fewer women and ethnic minorities will be hired by media outlets.

Question 16

What is SLAPP? What effect has SLAPP had on reporting in the United States?

Accepted Answer

SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Again

Question 17

In what ways does the media set the public agenda? How much influence does the Texas media have on agenda setting? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The media sets the public agenda in seve

Question 18

Which current trends seem most likely to affect the future of news in the media? Based on these trends,do you think future citizens will be more or less informed than today's citizens?

Accepted Answer

There are several current trends that ar

Question 19

When did candidates begin to use social media for their campaigns in a major way?

Accepted Answer

A)  1996 and 2000 
B)  2000 and 2004 
C)  2004 and 2008 
D)  2008 and 2012 
E)  2014 and 2016 
A)  1996 and 2000 
B)  2000 and 2004 
C)  2004 and 2008 
D)  2008 and 2012 
E)  2014 and 2016

Question 20

Distinguish between hard and soft news.Discuss the concerns arising from the softening of the news.

Accepted Answer

Hard news refers to the reporting of cur

Which type of candidate is generally supported by Texas newspapers?

How did the three major television networks respond when they began to face competition from cable news in the 1980s?

How might shortages of minority group members in newsrooms affect how events are interpreted?

As of 2018,which of these is the major gatherer of news?

Generally speaking,which source of information do most people trust the least?

Despite their relative decline,why are the print media still important sources of information?

What is it called when the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions?

Daniel tends to seek out sources of news that support what he already believes.Which of the following is Daniel exhibiting?

Which of the following has been a trend in news coverage?

Which of the following is true of people who follow talk radio,cable news (such as FOX or MSNBC),or ideological blogs?

What is the name given to the reporters who are assigned to cover state-level news and commonly work in the state capital?

What is the largest Spanish-language television network in the United States?

How has representation of ethnic minorities in the media changed over the past 20 years?

Define and categorize the different kinds of bias in the media and their consequences.How has media bias changed over time?

Which of the following is a common concern about concentration of media ownership?

What is SLAPP? What effect has SLAPP had on reporting in the United States?

In what ways does the media set the public agenda? How much influence does the Texas media have on agenda setting? Explain.

Which current trends seem most likely to affect the future of news in the media? Based on these trends,do you think future citizens will be more or less informed than today's citizens?

When did candidates begin to use social media for their campaigns in a major way?

Distinguish between hard and soft news.Discuss the concerns arising from the softening of the news.

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Exam 6: The Media and Politics

Which type of candidate is generally supported by Texas newspapers?

How did the three major television networks respond when they began to face competition from cable news in the 1980s?

How might shortages of minority group members in newsrooms affect how events are interpreted?

As of 2018,which of these is the major gatherer of news?

Generally speaking,which source of information do most people trust the least?

Despite their relative decline,why are the print media still important sources of information?

What is it called when the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions?

Daniel tends to seek out sources of news that support what he already believes.Which of the following is Daniel exhibiting?

Which of the following has been a trend in news coverage?

Which of the following is true of people who follow talk radio,cable news (such as FOX or MSNBC),or ideological blogs?

What is the name given to the reporters who are assigned to cover state-level news and commonly work in the state capital?

What is the largest Spanish-language television network in the United States?

How has representation of ethnic minorities in the media changed over the past 20 years?

Define and categorize the different kinds of bias in the media and their consequences.How has media bias changed over time?

Which of the following is a common concern about concentration of media ownership?

What is SLAPP? What effect has SLAPP had on reporting in the United States?

In what ways does the media set the public agenda? How much influence does the Texas media have on agenda setting? Explain.

Which current trends seem most likely to affect the future of news in the media? Based on these trends,do you think future citizens will be more or less informed than today's citizens?

When did candidates begin to use social media for their campaigns in a major way?

Distinguish between hard and soft news.Discuss the concerns arising from the softening of the news.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Filters