Question 1

Newspapers became financially independent

Accepted Answer

A)  in the early nineteenth century. 
B)  in the early twentieth century. 
C)  with the development of commercial advertising. 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both b and c 
A)  in the early nineteenth century. 
B)  in the early twentieth century. 
C)  with the development of commercial advertising. 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both b and c E

Question 2

A majority of newspaper reporters identify themselves as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal 
B)  conservative 
C)  anarchist 
D)  nonpolitical 
E)  socialist 
A)  liberal 
B)  conservative 
C)  anarchist 
D)  nonpolitical 
E)  socialist A

Question 3

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of ________ journalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  protest 
B)  adversarial 
C)  niche 
D)  nonprofit 
E)  public 
A)  protest 
B)  adversarial 
C)  niche 
D)  nonprofit 
E)  public

Question 6

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 7

In what ways do journalists help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of journalists? In your opinion, what is the proper role of government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Journalists play a crucial role in promo

Question 8

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether

Accepted Answer

A)  local newspapers are no longer a viable source of news. 
B)  the level of censorship and manipulation of news media by the federal government will increase. 
C)  there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions. 
D)  there is a large enough audience for all of the news media sources that have proliferated in the last decade. 
E)  government has the authority to regulate corporations that are so large. 
A)  local newspapers are no longer a viable source of news. 
B)  the level of censorship and manipulation of news media by the federal government will increase. 
C)  there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions. 
D)  there is a large enough audience for all of the news media sources that have proliferated in the last decade. 
E)  government has the authority to regulate corporations that are so large.

Question 9

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 10

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 aired 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 aired 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 11

The Vietnam War initiated the growth of ________ journalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  yellow 
B)  advocacy 
C)  adversarial 
D)  corporate-driven 
E)  government-regulated 
A)  yellow 
B)  advocacy 
C)  adversarial 
D)  corporate-driven 
E)  government-regulated

Question 12

Daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0 participators 
B)  online activists 
C)  Internet junkies 
D)  digital citizens 
E)  web entrepreneurs 
A)  2.0 participators 
B)  online activists 
C)  Internet junkies 
D)  digital citizens 
E)  web entrepreneurs

Question 13

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 14

Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Company v. FCC (1969) upheld ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Fairness Doctrine 
B)  the right of rebuttal 
C)  the equal time rule 
D)  framing 
E)  the agenda-setting provision 
A)  the Fairness Doctrine 
B)  the right of rebuttal 
C)  the equal time rule 
D)  framing 
E)  the agenda-setting provision

Question 17

The fact that journalists referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda setting 
B)  framing 
C)  sound bites 
D)  news enclaves 
E)  adversarial journalism 
A)  agenda setting 
B)  framing 
C)  sound bites 
D)  news enclaves 
E)  adversarial journalism

Question 18

The________ regulates broadcast media.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Bureau of Investigation 
B)  Federal Communications Commission 
C)  Public Broadcast System 
D)  Voice of America 
E)  Department of Commerce 
A)  Federal Bureau of Investigation 
B)  Federal Communications Commission 
C)  Public Broadcast System 
D)  Voice of America 
E)  Department of Commerce

Question 19

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 Dwight Eisenhower following World War II. 
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 Dwight Eisenhower following World War II. 
E)  by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.

Question 20

________ is the niche leader inside the Beltway.

Accepted Answer

A)  Congressional Quarterly 
B)  Salon 
C)  The Huffington Post 
D)  Politico 
E)  Real Clear Politics 
A)  Congressional Quarterly 
B)  Salon 
C)  The Huffington Post 
D)  Politico 
E)  Real Clear Politics

Newspapers became financially independent

A majority of newspaper reporters identify themselves as ________.

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?

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

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of ________ journalism.

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?

In what ways do journalists help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of journalists? In your opinion, what is the proper role of government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press? Explain.

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether

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

The Fairness Doctrine required that

The Vietnam War initiated the growth of ________ journalism.

Daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called ________.

Which of the following statements about newspapers is NOT accurate?

Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.

Niche journalism refers to

The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Company v. FCC (1969) upheld ________.

The fact that journalists referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of ________.

The________ regulates broadcast media.

The press release was created

________ is the niche leader inside the Beltway.

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

Newspapers became financially independent

A majority of newspaper reporters identify themselves as ________.

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?

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

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of ________ journalism.

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?

In what ways do journalists help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of journalists? In your opinion, what is the proper role of government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press? Explain.

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether

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

The Fairness Doctrine required that

The Vietnam War initiated the growth of ________ journalism.

Daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called ________.

Which of the following statements about newspapers is NOT accurate?

Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.

Niche journalism refers to

The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Company v. FCC (1969) upheld ________.

The fact that journalists referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of ________.

The________ regulates broadcast media.

The press release was created

________ is the niche leader inside the Beltway.

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