Question 1

To what does the term yellow journalism refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Journalism based on sensationalism and exaggeration 
B)  Reporting that is objective,neutral,and accurate 
C)  Reporting featuring opposition and a combative style 
D)  Cowardly reporting 
E)  Journalism that is funded by the government 
A)  Journalism based on sensationalism and exaggeration 
B)  Reporting that is objective,neutral,and accurate 
C)  Reporting featuring opposition and a combative style 
D)  Cowardly reporting 
E)  Journalism that is funded by the government

Question 2

When it comes to measures of civic engagement like voter turnout,being involved in groups,donating to charity,and volunteering and discussing political issues online,how do Texans stack up?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texans are the most active in the nation. 
B)  Texans are above the national average. 
C)  Texans are exactly at the national average. 
D)  Texans are below the national average. 
E)  Texans are the least active in the nation. 
A)  Texans are the most active in the nation. 
B)  Texans are above the national average. 
C)  Texans are exactly at the national average. 
D)  Texans are below the national average. 
E)  Texans are the least active in the nation.

Question 3

People are more likely to hear and remember ideas and information if they come from which source?

Accepted Answer

A)  The governor 
B)  A trusted opinion leader 
C)  A teacher or professor 
D)  Anonymous reporters 
E)  Online political bloggers 
A)  The governor 
B)  A trusted opinion leader 
C)  A teacher or professor 
D)  Anonymous reporters 
E)  Online political bloggers

Question 4

Which was an important aspect of Rick Perry's highly successful 2010 gubernatorial campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  He relied heavily on direct mail and phone banks. 
B)  He enlisted an army of young volunteers to go door-to-door soliciting votes. 
C)  He discouraged supporters from using social media on his behalf. 
D)  He relied on friendly bloggers and social media more than on the editorial boards of newspapers. 
E)  He made it a point to visit and deliver a campaign speech in each and every county in Texas. 
A)  He relied heavily on direct mail and phone banks. 
B)  He enlisted an army of young volunteers to go door-to-door soliciting votes. 
C)  He discouraged supporters from using social media on his behalf. 
D)  He relied on friendly bloggers and social media more than on the editorial boards of newspapers. 
E)  He made it a point to visit and deliver a campaign speech in each and every county in Texas.

Question 5

From which two media sources do most Texans get their news?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radio and newspapers 
B)  The Internet and radio 
C)  Newspapers and television 
D)  Television and radio 
E)  The Internet and television 
A)  Radio and newspapers 
B)  The Internet and radio 
C)  Newspapers and television 
D)  Television and radio 
E)  The Internet and television

Question 6

Which of the following is true of media outlets today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reporters tend to be conservative and Republican,while owners and publishers tend to be liberal and Democratic. 
B)  Reporters tend to be liberal and Democratic,while owners and publishers tend to be conservative and Republican. 
C)  Reporters,owners,and publishers tend to be liberal and Democratic. 
D)  Reporters,owners,and publishers tend to be conservative and Republican. 
E)  Reporters,owners,and publishers have become increasingly Libertarian. 
A)  Reporters tend to be conservative and Republican,while owners and publishers tend to be liberal and Democratic. 
B)  Reporters tend to be liberal and Democratic,while owners and publishers tend to be conservative and Republican. 
C)  Reporters,owners,and publishers tend to be liberal and Democratic. 
D)  Reporters,owners,and publishers tend to be conservative and Republican. 
E)  Reporters,owners,and publishers have become increasingly Libertarian.

Question 7

What concerns are caused by the growing concentration of ownership of media outlets? Discuss the positive and negative effects of the changes the media are undergoing in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The growing concentration of ownership o

Question 8

What has been the trend in media ownership in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has declined. 
B)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has increased. 
C)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has stayed the same. 
D)  No Texas media outlets are owned by Texas companies. 
E)  Texas media outlets are increasingly owned by ethnic minorities and women. 
A)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has declined. 
B)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has increased. 
C)  Ownership of Texas media outlets by Texas companies has stayed the same. 
D)  No Texas media outlets are owned by Texas companies. 
E)  Texas media outlets are increasingly owned by ethnic minorities and women.

Question 9

Kenyon,a recent African American graduate from journalism school,is least likely to be hired at which media outlet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A daily newspaper in Austin 
B)  A large radio station in Houston or Dallas 
C)  A CBS-affiliated TV station in San Antonio 
D)  A weekly newspaper serving a small Texas town 
E)  An NBC-affiliated TV station in Fort Worth 
A)  A daily newspaper in Austin 
B)  A large radio station in Houston or Dallas 
C)  A CBS-affiliated TV station in San Antonio 
D)  A weekly newspaper serving a small Texas town 
E)  An NBC-affiliated TV station in Fort Worth

Question 10

What is the most common way that Americans get their news?

Accepted Answer

A)  From conversations 
B)  From newspapers 
C)  From political speeches 
D)  From radio 
E)  From social media 
A)  From conversations 
B)  From newspapers 
C)  From political speeches 
D)  From radio 
E)  From social media

Question 11

Summarize the history and impact of investigative journalism in Texas.Include a discussion of open meetings,open records,and scandals.

Accepted Answer

Investigative journalism in Texas has a

Question 12

Which agency is responsible for media regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Media Regulation Agency (NMR
A)  
B)  National Security Agency (NS
A)  
C)  Federal Communications Commission (FC
C)  
D)  Federal Television Monitoring Commission (FTM
C)  
E)  Central Intelligence Agency (CI
A)  
A)  National Media Regulation Agency (NMR
A)  
B)  National Security Agency (NS
A)  
C)  Federal Communications Commission (FC
C)  
D)  Federal Television Monitoring Commission (FTM
C)  
E)  Central Intelligence Agency (CI
A)

Question 13

What is it called when the news media say how important an issue is or which part of a situation is most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Framing 
B)  Priming 
C)  Cropping 
D)  Marginalizing 
E)  Sealing 
A)  Framing 
B)  Priming 
C)  Cropping 
D)  Marginalizing 
E)  Sealing

Question 14

What was one of the key strategies that helped Barack Obama win both of his elections for president?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investing heavily in direct mail to reach older voters in their homes 
B)  Identifying and microtargeting potential younger voters through their email and social media accounts 
C)  Traveling to less populated parts of the country to target marginalized rural voters 
D)  Putting lots of resources into television advertisements in conservative states to win them over 
E)  Writing a daily blog of his experiences on the campaign trail and taking e-questions from voters 
A)  Investing heavily in direct mail to reach older voters in their homes 
B)  Identifying and microtargeting potential younger voters through their email and social media accounts 
C)  Traveling to less populated parts of the country to target marginalized rural voters 
D)  Putting lots of resources into television advertisements in conservative states to win them over 
E)  Writing a daily blog of his experiences on the campaign trail and taking e-questions from voters

Question 15

Which statement about media bias is accurate,according to most research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major newspapers and network television news tends to skew politically right. 
B)  Major newspapers are generally objective,but network television news tends to skew politically left. 
C)  Major newspapers tend to skew politically right,and network television news tends to skew politically left. 
D)  Major newspapers and network television news are generally objective. 
E)  Major newspapers and network television news tend to skew politically left. 
A)  Major newspapers and network television news tends to skew politically right. 
B)  Major newspapers are generally objective,but network television news tends to skew politically left. 
C)  Major newspapers tend to skew politically right,and network television news tends to skew politically left. 
D)  Major newspapers and network television news are generally objective. 
E)  Major newspapers and network television news tend to skew politically left.

Question 16

What is a news medium engaging in when it focuses on a narrow audience defined by a special interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niche journalism 
B)  Yellow journalism 
C)  Monopolizing 
D)  Concentration of ownership 
E)  Priming 
A)  Niche journalism 
B)  Yellow journalism 
C)  Monopolizing 
D)  Concentration of ownership 
E)  Priming

Question 17

So-called "humorous" political talk shows such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tend to exhibit which type of political bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moderate 
B)  Liberal 
C)  Conservative 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Christian 
A)  Moderate 
B)  Liberal 
C)  Conservative 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Christian

Question 18

American courts are very hesitant to allow prior restraint.As a consequence,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is very easy for the government to censor or suppress material before it is published. 
B)  It is difficult for the government to censor or suppress material before it is published. 
C)  It is easy for the government to detain reporters who are critical of its policies. 
D)  There is no way for the government to limit what the press can find or print. 
E)  Newspapers are highly regulated in the United States,compared to other countries. 
A)  It is very easy for the government to censor or suppress material before it is published. 
B)  It is difficult for the government to censor or suppress material before it is published. 
C)  It is easy for the government to detain reporters who are critical of its policies. 
D)  There is no way for the government to limit what the press can find or print. 
E)  Newspapers are highly regulated in the United States,compared to other countries.

Question 19

What happened when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conservative and liberal talk radio hosts had about equal success. 
B)  Liberal talk radio hosts quickly outpaced conservatives. 
C)  Conservative talk radio hosts quickly outpaced liberals. 
D)  Talk radio virtually disappeared from both AM and FM radio. 
E)  The syndication of popular talk radio programs became much easier. 
A)  Conservative and liberal talk radio hosts had about equal success. 
B)  Liberal talk radio hosts quickly outpaced conservatives. 
C)  Conservative talk radio hosts quickly outpaced liberals. 
D)  Talk radio virtually disappeared from both AM and FM radio. 
E)  The syndication of popular talk radio programs became much easier.

Question 20

How well are political candidates in Texas able to control or influence the news,compared to candidates at the national level?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have an easier time controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
B)  They have a harder time controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
C)  They have about the same level of difficulty in controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
D)  They have no trouble completely controlling the way the media covers them. 
E)  They are completely unable to control the way the media covers them. 
A)  They have an easier time controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
B)  They have a harder time controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
C)  They have about the same level of difficulty in controlling or at least influencing how the media covers them. 
D)  They have no trouble completely controlling the way the media covers them. 
E)  They are completely unable to control the way the media covers them.

To what does the term yellow journalism refer?

When it comes to measures of civic engagement like voter turnout,being involved in groups,donating to charity,and volunteering and discussing political issues online,how do Texans stack up?

People are more likely to hear and remember ideas and information if they come from which source?

Which was an important aspect of Rick Perry's highly successful 2010 gubernatorial campaign?

From which two media sources do most Texans get their news?

Which of the following is true of media outlets today?

What concerns are caused by the growing concentration of ownership of media outlets? Discuss the positive and negative effects of the changes the media are undergoing in Texas.

What has been the trend in media ownership in Texas?

Kenyon,a recent African American graduate from journalism school,is least likely to be hired at which media outlet?

What is the most common way that Americans get their news?

Summarize the history and impact of investigative journalism in Texas.Include a discussion of open meetings,open records,and scandals.

Which agency is responsible for media regulation?

What is it called when the news media say how important an issue is or which part of a situation is most important?

What was one of the key strategies that helped Barack Obama win both of his elections for president?

Which statement about media bias is accurate,according to most research?

What is a news medium engaging in when it focuses on a narrow audience defined by a special interest?

So-called "humorous" political talk shows such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tend to exhibit which type of political bias?

American courts are very hesitant to allow prior restraint.As a consequence,which of the following statements is true?

What happened when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987?

How well are political candidates in Texas able to control or influence the news,compared to candidates at the national level?

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

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Exam 6: The Media and Politics

To what does the term yellow journalism refer?

When it comes to measures of civic engagement like voter turnout,being involved in groups,donating to charity,and volunteering and discussing political issues online,how do Texans stack up?

People are more likely to hear and remember ideas and information if they come from which source?

Which was an important aspect of Rick Perry's highly successful 2010 gubernatorial campaign?

From which two media sources do most Texans get their news?

Which of the following is true of media outlets today?

What concerns are caused by the growing concentration of ownership of media outlets? Discuss the positive and negative effects of the changes the media are undergoing in Texas.

What has been the trend in media ownership in Texas?

Kenyon,a recent African American graduate from journalism school,is least likely to be hired at which media outlet?

What is the most common way that Americans get their news?

Summarize the history and impact of investigative journalism in Texas.Include a discussion of open meetings,open records,and scandals.

Which agency is responsible for media regulation?

What is it called when the news media say how important an issue is or which part of a situation is most important?

What was one of the key strategies that helped Barack Obama win both of his elections for president?

Which statement about media bias is accurate,according to most research?

What is a news medium engaging in when it focuses on a narrow audience defined by a special interest?

So-called "humorous" political talk shows such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tend to exhibit which type of political bias?

American courts are very hesitant to allow prior restraint.As a consequence,which of the following statements is true?

What happened when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987?

How well are political candidates in Texas able to control or influence the news,compared to candidates at the national level?

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