Question 1

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news except

Accepted Answer

A)  a decline in investigative journalism. 
B)  a reduction in the diversity of perspectives that can potentially be heard. 
C)  a negative impact on political knowledge. 
D)  a decrease in political tolerance. 
E)  uneven quality in news content. 
A)  a decline in investigative journalism. 
B)  a reduction in the diversity of perspectives that can potentially be heard. 
C)  a negative impact on political knowledge. 
D)  a decrease in political tolerance. 
E)  uneven quality in news content. B

Question 4

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day's events in news coverage are called

Accepted Answer

A)  précis. 
B)  spin. 
C)  sound bites. 
D)  news nuggets. 
E)  catchphrases. 
A)  précis. 
B)  spin. 
C)  sound bites. 
D)  news nuggets. 
E)  catchphrases.

Question 5

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?

Accepted Answer

A)  conservatives 
B)  liberals 
C)  socialists 
D)  communists 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities 
A)  conservatives 
B)  liberals 
C)  socialists 
D)  communists 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the media's role in the Watergate affair?

Accepted Answer

A)  The media's relentless investigations revealed various abuses of power by President Nixon and led to his resignation. 
B)  The media did not investigate the Watergate affair until after President Nixon resigned. 
C)  The media investigated the Watergate affair but uncovered no wrongdoing on the part of President Nixon. 
D)  The media's reporting on the Watergate affair was filled with factual errors and led to government attempts to regulate the print media's coverage. 
E)  The media never reported on the Watergate affair. 
A)  The media's relentless investigations revealed various abuses of power by President Nixon and led to his resignation. 
B)  The media did not investigate the Watergate affair until after President Nixon resigned. 
C)  The media investigated the Watergate affair but uncovered no wrongdoing on the part of President Nixon. 
D)  The media's reporting on the Watergate affair was filled with factual errors and led to government attempts to regulate the print media's coverage. 
E)  The media never reported on the Watergate affair.

Question 7

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called

Accepted Answer

A)  framing. 
B)  canvassing. 
C)  agenda setting. 
D)  polling. 
E)  the bandwagon effect. 
A)  framing. 
B)  canvassing. 
C)  agenda setting. 
D)  polling. 
E)  the bandwagon effect.

Question 8

Why have the so-called new media become such a popular place for Americans to learn about politics? What are some of the potential problems associated with the rapid proliferation of online news sources?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why have the so-called new media become...

Question 9

If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor,but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor,this station would be violating the

Accepted Answer

A)  Telecommunications Act of 1996. 
B)  fairness doctrine. 
C)  equal time rule. 
D)  right of rebuttal. 
E)  Communications Decency Act. 
A)  Telecommunications Act of 1996. 
B)  fairness doctrine. 
C)  equal time rule. 
D)  right of rebuttal. 
E)  Communications Decency Act.

Question 10

During the nineteenth century,newspapers were controlled by

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A)  Wall Street. 
B)  political parties. 
C)  churches and other religious groups. 
D)  state governments. 
E)  the federal government. 
A)  Wall Street. 
B)  political parties. 
C)  churches and other religious groups. 
D)  state governments. 
E)  the federal government.

Question 11

Describe the different types of news sources.What are some of the distinct characteristics of each medium? How do the sources differ from each other in how they disseminate news and in the audiences they reach?

Accepted Answer

There are various types of news sources,

Question 12

The decentralization of news refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the expansion in the number of people who subscribe to traditional newspapers. 
B)  the growing number of news organizations that maintain bureaus in Washington,D.C. 
C)  the decline of national media reporting and the revitalization of local news coverage. 
D)  the fact that it is now easier to find coverage of international affairs in the United States than it is to find coverage of domestic affairs. 
E)  the tendency for reporters to ignore the actions of the president and focus instead on low-ranking government bureaucrats. 
A)  the expansion in the number of people who subscribe to traditional newspapers. 
B)  the growing number of news organizations that maintain bureaus in Washington,D.C. 
C)  the decline of national media reporting and the revitalization of local news coverage. 
D)  the fact that it is now easier to find coverage of international affairs in the United States than it is to find coverage of domestic affairs. 
E)  the tendency for reporters to ignore the actions of the president and focus instead on low-ranking government bureaucrats.

Question 13

Which statement about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The act loosened federal restrictions on media ownership. 
B)  The act attempted to regulate the content of material transmitted over the Internet. 
C)  The act allowed broadcasters,telephone companies,and cable companies to compete with one another for telecommunications services. 
D)  Following passage of the act,several mergers between telephone and cable companies produced a greater concentration of media ownership. 
E)  The act required broadcasters who air programs on controversial issues to provide time for opposing views. 
A)  The act loosened federal restrictions on media ownership. 
B)  The act attempted to regulate the content of material transmitted over the Internet. 
C)  The act allowed broadcasters,telephone companies,and cable companies to compete with one another for telecommunications services. 
D)  Following passage of the act,several mergers between telephone and cable companies produced a greater concentration of media ownership. 
E)  The act required broadcasters who air programs on controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

Question 14

What has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise of the Internet as a major source of news reporting 
B)  the growing level of government censorship and restrictions on the media 
C)  the corporate consolidation of news media into a small number of conglomerates 
D)  the increasing popularity of AM radio talk shows 
E)  the growing popularity of newspapers as a source of news 
A)  the rise of the Internet as a major source of news reporting 
B)  the growing level of government censorship and restrictions on the media 
C)  the corporate consolidation of news media into a small number of conglomerates 
D)  the increasing popularity of AM radio talk shows 
E)  the growing popularity of newspapers as a source of news

Question 15

Which of the following statements about newspapers is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newspapers are no longer the primary source of news for most Americans. 
B)  Newspaper reporters break most important news stories. 
C)  Political,social,and economic elites rely most heavily on newspapers. 
D)  The newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever before. 
E)  Newspapers tend to provide more detailed and complete coverage of political events than other media. 
A)  Newspapers are no longer the primary source of news for most Americans. 
B)  Newspaper reporters break most important news stories. 
C)  Political,social,and economic elites rely most heavily on newspapers. 
D)  The newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever before. 
E)  Newspapers tend to provide more detailed and complete coverage of political events than other media.

Question 16

The press release was created

Accepted Answer

A)  during the administration of James Monroe in the 1810s. 
B)  in the early twentieth century by a public relations firm working for a railroad. 
C)  by Franklin Roosevelt in 1933. 
D)  by P.T.Barnum as a way of publicizing his circus. 
E)  by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. 
A)  during the administration of James Monroe in the 1810s. 
B)  in the early twentieth century by a public relations firm working for a railroad. 
C)  by Franklin Roosevelt in 1933. 
D)  by P.T.Barnum as a way of publicizing his circus. 
E)  by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.

Question 17

Which media source is most critical in setting news agendas?

Accepted Answer

A)  newspapers 
B)  television 
C)  radio 
D)  the Internet 
E)  magazines 
A)  newspapers 
B)  television 
C)  radio 
D)  the Internet 
E)  magazines

Question 18

Describe some ways in which the media can influence governments and political actors.What types of influence do the media have on the substance and style of politics? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

The media can influence governments and

Question 19

Approximately what percent of Americans are completely offline?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  33 
E)  50 
A)  0 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  33 
E)  50

Question 20

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been accused of leading to increased political cynicism among American citizens. 
B)  It became an established practice during the Vietnam War. 
C)  It has permitted the media to gain more autonomy from the political figures they publicize. 
D)  It has enhanced the media's reputation as the "watchdog" of American politics. 
E)  Adversarial journalism disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s. 
A)  It has been accused of leading to increased political cynicism among American citizens. 
B)  It became an established practice during the Vietnam War. 
C)  It has permitted the media to gain more autonomy from the political figures they publicize. 
D)  It has enhanced the media's reputation as the "watchdog" of American politics. 
E)  Adversarial journalism disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s.

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news except

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day's events in news coverage are called

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?

Which of the following statements best describes the media's role in the Watergate affair?

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called

Why have the so-called new media become such a popular place for Americans to learn about politics? What are some of the potential problems associated with the rapid proliferation of online news sources?

If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor,but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor,this station would be violating the

During the nineteenth century,newspapers were controlled by

Describe the different types of news sources.What are some of the distinct characteristics of each medium? How do the sources differ from each other in how they disseminate news and in the audiences they reach?

The decentralization of news refers to

Which statement about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is false?

What has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade?

Which of the following statements about newspapers is not accurate?

The press release was created

Which media source is most critical in setting news agendas?

Describe some ways in which the media can influence governments and political actors.What types of influence do the media have on the substance and style of politics? Give examples.

Approximately what percent of Americans are completely offline?

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is false?

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

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Exam 7: The Media

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news except

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day's events in news coverage are called

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?

Which of the following statements best describes the media's role in the Watergate affair?

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called

Why have the so-called new media become such a popular place for Americans to learn about politics? What are some of the potential problems associated with the rapid proliferation of online news sources?

If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor,but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor,this station would be violating the

During the nineteenth century,newspapers were controlled by

Describe the different types of news sources.What are some of the distinct characteristics of each medium? How do the sources differ from each other in how they disseminate news and in the audiences they reach?

The decentralization of news refers to

Which statement about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is false?

What has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade?

Which of the following statements about newspapers is not accurate?

The press release was created

Which media source is most critical in setting news agendas?

Describe some ways in which the media can influence governments and political actors.What types of influence do the media have on the substance and style of politics? Give examples.

Approximately what percent of Americans are completely offline?

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is false?

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

Filters