Question 1

Which of the following is not an important national newspaper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wall Street Journal 
B)  Christian Science Monitor 
C)  Newsweek 
D)  USA Today 
E)  New York Times 
A)  Wall Street Journal 
B)  Christian Science Monitor 
C)  Newsweek 
D)  USA Today 
E)  New York Times

Question 2

The most important sources for setting the broadcast media's news agenda are newspapers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Accepted Answer

The media plays a crucial role in promot

Question 5

Which of the following is regulated by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The media can set the political agenda in the United States by

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying an issue as a problem that must be solved. 
B)  endorsing a particular political candidate. 
C)  accepting advertising only from businesses that are identified as being ideologically "correct." 
D)  maintaining a strictly nonpartisan approach to news reporting. 
E)  refusing to follow government regulations regarding the content of news broadcasts. 
A)  identifying an issue as a problem that must be solved. 
B)  endorsing a particular political candidate. 
C)  accepting advertising only from businesses that are identified as being ideologically "correct." 
D)  maintaining a strictly nonpartisan approach to news reporting. 
E)  refusing to follow government regulations regarding the content of news broadcasts.

Question 7

The United States has approximately ______ television stations and ______ daily newspapers.

Accepted Answer

A)  100;250 
B)  200;300 
C)  150;1,000 
D)  2,000;1,400 
E)  3,400;5,500 
A)  100;250 
B)  200;300 
C)  150;1,000 
D)  2,000;1,400 
E)  3,400;5,500

Question 8

Niche journalism refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation. 
B)  journalism that is uncritical of government officials and the status quo. 
C)  journalism that is highly critical of government officials and the status quo. 
D)  any political reporting that can only be found online. 
E)  any political reporting that can only be found offline. 
A)  news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation. 
B)  journalism that is uncritical of government officials and the status quo. 
C)  journalism that is highly critical of government officials and the status quo. 
D)  any political reporting that can only be found online. 
E)  any political reporting that can only be found offline.

Question 9

Most local newspapers get their national news from

Accepted Answer

A)  local reporters. 
B)  wire services. 
C)  the Internet. 
D)  government reports,press briefings,and announcements. 
E)  interviews with politicians. 
A)  local reporters. 
B)  wire services. 
C)  the Internet. 
D)  government reports,press briefings,and announcements. 
E)  interviews with politicians.

Question 10

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the media focus on a candidate's relative standing in the polls instead of substantive issues,they are demonstrating ______ coverage.

Accepted Answer

A)  bandwagon 
B)  horse race 
C)  momentum 
D)  lame duck 
E)  dog show 
A)  bandwagon 
B)  horse race 
C)  momentum 
D)  lame duck 
E)  dog show

Question 12

The proliferation of news sources in recent years has

Accepted Answer

A)  discouraged polarization because people can now access a wider array of viewpoints than before. 
B)  encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance. 
C)  discouraged polarization because it has eliminated selection bias by journalists. 
D)  encouraged polarization because it has led to the death of adversarial journalism. 
E)  had no effect whatsoever on polarization because most Americans are not influenced by media coverage. 
A)  discouraged polarization because people can now access a wider array of viewpoints than before. 
B)  encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance. 
C)  discouraged polarization because it has eliminated selection bias by journalists. 
D)  encouraged polarization because it has led to the death of adversarial journalism. 
E)  had no effect whatsoever on polarization because most Americans are not influenced by media coverage.

Question 13

The fairness doctrine required that

Accepted Answer

A)  all network news reports be balanced and fair-minded or they would be labeled editorials. 
B)  broadcasters who air controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints. 
C)  all regulated newspapers establish a section of the editorial page for letters from readers. 
D)  all radio stations present at least five minutes of news an hour. 
E)  all broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office with equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public. 
A)  all network news reports be balanced and fair-minded or they would be labeled editorials. 
B)  broadcasters who air controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints. 
C)  all regulated newspapers establish a section of the editorial page for letters from readers. 
D)  all radio stations present at least five minutes of news an hour. 
E)  all broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office with equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public.

Question 14

Despite wide freedoms,the press must still adhere to some federal laws.How does government regulate the media? Describe some of the different regulations that the government places upon the media.What are the goals of different regulatory techniques? Are they effective? Which forms of news are the least regulated? How has the government attempted to regulate the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The government regulates the media throu

Question 15

Which statement is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  National news reporters,as opposed to local reporters with less access,are generally more favorable toward politicians. 
B)  Most radio news is essentially a headline service. 
C)  More local news reporters than national reporters are inclined to give politicians positive coverage. 
D)  Most television news offers more headlines and sound bites than analysis. 
E)  Politicians often seek to manipulate the news by providing the media with sound bites that will dominate news coverage for at least a few days. 
A)  National news reporters,as opposed to local reporters with less access,are generally more favorable toward politicians. 
B)  Most radio news is essentially a headline service. 
C)  More local news reporters than national reporters are inclined to give politicians positive coverage. 
D)  Most television news offers more headlines and sound bites than analysis. 
E)  Politicians often seek to manipulate the news by providing the media with sound bites that will dominate news coverage for at least a few days.

Question 16

When media coverage affects the way the public evaluates a political leader in future actions,this effect is called

Accepted Answer

A)  framing. 
B)  spinning. 
C)  logrolling. 
D)  priming. 
E)  agenda setting. 
A)  framing. 
B)  spinning. 
C)  logrolling. 
D)  priming. 
E)  agenda setting.

Question 17

Since the 1980s,the ownership of news media has expanded and fallen into many different hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Filter bubbles" appear when

Accepted Answer

A)  news aggregation sites include content from a wide variety of sources and give no preference to American media organizations. 
B)  search engines automatically screen out information that might challenge or broaden our worldview. 
C)  journalists choose to cover only those stories that are acceptable to advertisers. 
D)  reporters intentionally ignore protest movements that challenge the capitalist economic system. 
E)  people intentionally expose themselves to perspectives that challenge what they already believe to be true about the political world. 
A)  news aggregation sites include content from a wide variety of sources and give no preference to American media organizations. 
B)  search engines automatically screen out information that might challenge or broaden our worldview. 
C)  journalists choose to cover only those stories that are acceptable to advertisers. 
D)  reporters intentionally ignore protest movements that challenge the capitalist economic system. 
E)  people intentionally expose themselves to perspectives that challenge what they already believe to be true about the political world.

Question 19

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about leaks is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaks sometimes come from lower-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' improper activities. 
B)  Most leaks originate with senior government officials,prominent politicians,and political activists. 
C)  Thousands of leaks each year are incorporated into news stories. 
D)  A federal statute makes it illegal to disclose the identities of covert intelligence operatives. 
E)  Leaks never occurred before the George W.Bush administration. 
A)  Leaks sometimes come from lower-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' improper activities. 
B)  Most leaks originate with senior government officials,prominent politicians,and political activists. 
C)  Thousands of leaks each year are incorporated into news stories. 
D)  A federal statute makes it illegal to disclose the identities of covert intelligence operatives. 
E)  Leaks never occurred before the George W.Bush administration.

Which of the following is not an important national newspaper?

The most important sources for setting the broadcast media's news agenda are newspapers.

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Which of the following is regulated by the federal government?

The media can set the political agenda in the United States by

The United States has approximately television stations and daily newspapers.

Niche journalism refers to

Most local newspapers get their national news from

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

When the media focus on a candidate's relative standing in the polls instead of substantive issues,they are demonstrating ______ coverage.

The proliferation of news sources in recent years has

The fairness doctrine required that

Which statement is NOT correct?

When media coverage affects the way the public evaluates a political leader in future actions,this effect is called

Since the 1980s,the ownership of news media has expanded and fallen into many different hands.

"Filter bubbles" appear when

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Which of the following statements about leaks 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

Exam 7: The Media

Which of the following is not an important national newspaper?

The most important sources for setting the broadcast media's news agenda are newspapers.

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Which of the following is regulated by the federal government?

The media can set the political agenda in the United States by

The United States has approximately ______ television stations and ______ daily newspapers.

Niche journalism refers to

Most local newspapers get their national news from

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

When the media focus on a candidate's relative standing in the polls instead of substantive issues,they are demonstrating ______ coverage.

The proliferation of news sources in recent years has

The fairness doctrine required that

Which statement is NOT correct?

When media coverage affects the way the public evaluates a political leader in future actions,this effect is called

Since the 1980s,the ownership of news media has expanded and fallen into many different hands.

"Filter bubbles" appear when

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Which of the following statements about leaks 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

The United States has approximately television stations and daily newspapers.