Exam 6: The Media and Politics in Texas

Which of the following is not a reason that newspapers began to move away from strong partisanship toward more even-handed, objective reporting in the last half of the 19th century?

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

When the news media provides meaning or defines the central theme of an issue, they are engaging in

When critics of the media complain about "horserace journalism", they are pointing to the fact that

Which of the following is not true of the media today?

Which of the following is true of media ownership today?

When the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions, they are engaging in

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

The media play a role in keeping and protecting democracy by

Give a critique of professionalism in journalism. What is the evidence as to whether there is ideological or partisan bias in the Texas media?

Which of the following is not true of civic engagement and the Internet, according to study by the Pew Research Internet Project?

Explain the major arguments about regulation of the media in America and Texas. What might you change about the way the media is regulated? If you prefer no change, explain why you think current regulations are ideal.

Which television news format is most used by the public?

When the three major television networks began to face competition from cable news in the 1980s, they responded by

Which of the following conclusions is not supported by today's research on media influence?

Who became talk radio's most syndicated host in the 1990s?

Followers of talk radio, cable news (such as FOX or MSNBC) or ideological blogs are likely to

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

When it comes to agenda setting in Texas, the media

The agency responsible for media regulation is the