Question 1

Which of the following is true of the Texas media's coverage of scandals in state politics?

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A)  Media investigations have uncovered corruption and led to instances of public officials being held accountable. 
B)  The media avoid covering scandals so they can continue to have access to Texas lawmakers. 
C)  Media outlets cover scandals to get ratings, but never really expose wrongdoing by politicians. 
D)  Media investigations have revealed that Texas politicians are always honest and abide by the law. 
A)  Media investigations have uncovered corruption and led to instances of public officials being held accountable. 
B)  The media avoid covering scandals so they can continue to have access to Texas lawmakers. 
C)  Media outlets cover scandals to get ratings, but never really expose wrongdoing by politicians. 
D)  Media investigations have revealed that Texas politicians are always honest and abide by the law.

Question 2

Which of the following are more likely to require that stories be vetted for accuracy and to attempt to follow standards of objectivity?

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A)  Internet news sources 
B)  major print media 
C)  FOX News 
D)  MSNBC 
A)  Internet news sources 
B)  major print media 
C)  FOX News 
D)  MSNBC

Question 3

Compared to political candidates at the national level, candidates in Texas

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

Question 4

When reporting is done in a combative style that features opposition, it is referred to as

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A)  objective journalism. 
B)  adversarial journalism. 
C)  yellow journalism. 
D)  professional journalism. 
A)  objective journalism. 
B)  adversarial journalism. 
C)  yellow journalism. 
D)  professional journalism.

Question 5

How are changes in the media affecting the ability of citizens to affect government? Do you think these changes make citizens more or less powerful in their ability to influence elected officials and why?

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Changes in the media have had a signific

Question 6

The term "Yellow Journalism"referred to

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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. 
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.

Question 7

Evaluate the media's roles in furthering democracy.Describe these roles in Texas politics.

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The media plays a crucial role in furthe

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Investigative journalism in Texas has a

Question 9

A web page on which writers regularly record opinions, information, and links to other sites is known as a

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A)  blog. 
B)  news website. 
C)  data mine. 
D)  portal. 
A)  blog. 
B)  news website. 
C)  data mine. 
D)  portal.

Question 10

What are the concerns 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.

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The growing concentration of ownership o

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of the 404 non-daily newspapers being published in Texas in 2012?

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A)  They are influential in state politics because they are read by elites. 
B)  They tend to provide local, social, and political news. 
C)  They provide little state or national news. 
D)  They tend to serve small towns, college campuses, and communities with common interests. 
A)  They are influential in state politics because they are read by elites. 
B)  They tend to provide local, social, and political news. 
C)  They provide little state or national news. 
D)  They tend to serve small towns, college campuses, and communities with common interests.

Question 12

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of the press?

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A)  First Amendment 
B)  Second Amendment 
C)  Fifth Amendment 
D)  Eighth Amendment 
A)  First Amendment 
B)  Second Amendment 
C)  Fifth Amendment 
D)  Eighth Amendment

Question 13

How has the Internet (and social media in particular) had an impact on campaigns in Texas? What are the positive and negative aspects of the rise of social media in elections?

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The Internet and social media have had a

Question 14

The most common way that Americans get their news is from

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A)  conversations. 
B)  newspapers. 
C)  political speeches. 
D)  radio. 
A)  conversations. 
B)  newspapers. 
C)  political speeches. 
D)  radio.

Question 15

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

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A)  the governor. 
B)  a trusted opinion leader. 
C)  a teacher or professor. 
D)  anonymous reporters. 
A)  the governor. 
B)  a trusted opinion leader. 
C)  a teacher or professor. 
D)  anonymous reporters.

Question 16

Do the media shape our political opinions? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?

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The media definitely plays a significant

Question 17

In the 19th century (1800s), newspapers in Texas and the other American states were

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A)  highly partisan but always truthful. 
B)  highly partisan and not always truthful. 
C)  unbiased and objective but focused on scandal and entertainment. 
D)  unbiased, objective, and dedicated to presenting only the facts. 
A)  highly partisan but always truthful. 
B)  highly partisan and not always truthful. 
C)  unbiased and objective but focused on scandal and entertainment. 
D)  unbiased, objective, and dedicated to presenting only the facts.

Question 18

The idea that Internet service providers should treat all Internet data equally without charging differentially or blocking content they don't like is referred to as

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A)  web non-discrimination. 
B)  net neutrality. 
C)  prior restraint. 
D)  mercantilism. 
A)  web non-discrimination. 
B)  net neutrality. 
C)  prior restraint. 
D)  mercantilism.

Question 19

Explain the conflicting views as to whether and how the media affect our political opinions. Which view do you find has the most merit and why?

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The conflicting views on the impact of m

Question 20

The reporters assigned to cover state-level news, commonly working in the state capital, are known as the

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A)  capitol press corps. 
B)  national press club. 
C)  reporters'circle. 
D)  beltway insiders. 
A)  capitol press corps. 
B)  national press club. 
C)  reporters'circle. 
D)  beltway insiders.

Which of the following is true of the Texas media's coverage of scandals in state politics?

Which of the following are more likely to require that stories be vetted for accuracy and to attempt to follow standards of objectivity?

Compared to political candidates at the national level, candidates in Texas

When reporting is done in a combative style that features opposition, it is referred to as

How are changes in the media affecting the ability of citizens to affect government? Do you think these changes make citizens more or less powerful in their ability to influence elected officials and why?

The term "Yellow Journalism"referred to

Evaluate the media's roles in furthering democracy.Describe these roles in Texas politics.

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

A web page on which writers regularly record opinions, information, and links to other sites is known as a

What are the concerns 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.

Which of the following is not true of the 404 non-daily newspapers being published in Texas in 2012?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of the press?

How has the Internet (and social media in particular) had an impact on campaigns in Texas? What are the positive and negative aspects of the rise of social media in elections?

The most common way that Americans get their news is from

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

Do the media shape our political opinions? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?

In the 19th century (1800s), newspapers in Texas and the other American states were

The idea that Internet service providers should treat all Internet data equally without charging differentially or blocking content they don't like is referred to as

Explain the conflicting views as to whether and how the media affect our political opinions. Which view do you find has the most merit and why?

The reporters assigned to cover state-level news, commonly working in the state capital, are known as the

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

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 6: The Media and Politics in Texas

Which of the following is true of the Texas media's coverage of scandals in state politics?

Which of the following are more likely to require that stories be vetted for accuracy and to attempt to follow standards of objectivity?

Compared to political candidates at the national level, candidates in Texas

When reporting is done in a combative style that features opposition, it is referred to as

How are changes in the media affecting the ability of citizens to affect government? Do you think these changes make citizens more or less powerful in their ability to influence elected officials and why?

The term "Yellow Journalism"referred to

Evaluate the media's roles in furthering democracy.Describe these roles in Texas politics.

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

A web page on which writers regularly record opinions, information, and links to other sites is known as a

What are the concerns 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.

Which of the following is not true of the 404 non-daily newspapers being published in Texas in 2012?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of the press?

How has the Internet (and social media in particular) had an impact on campaigns in Texas? What are the positive and negative aspects of the rise of social media in elections?

The most common way that Americans get their news is from

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

Do the media shape our political opinions? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?

In the 19th century (1800s), newspapers in Texas and the other American states were

The idea that Internet service providers should treat all Internet data equally without charging differentially or blocking content they don't like is referred to as

Explain the conflicting views as to whether and how the media affect our political opinions. Which view do you find has the most merit and why?

The reporters assigned to cover state-level news, commonly working in the state capital, are known as the

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

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters