Question 1

Both Republicans and Democrats seek out a wide variety of media sources in daily life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the mass media, journalists, editors, and producers serve as

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigators 
B)  Gate keepers 
C)  Spin doctors 
D)  Bias promoters 
A)  Investigators 
B)  Gate keepers 
C)  Spin doctors 
D)  Bias promoters B

Question 3

Iyengar (1997) argues that the political party has been replaced by _________ as intermediary between voters and candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  All mass media 
B)  Social media 
C)  Television 
D)  Print media 
A)  All mass media 
B)  Social media 
C)  Television 
D)  Print media A

Question 4

Roughly _______ percent of Americans aged 18-33 get their news from Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  70 
C)  20 
D)  60 
A)  35 
B)  70 
C)  20 
D)  60

Question 5

A biased press is a threat to democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How well does the modern media do the four tasks it hopes to achieve? Where are its failures? Its strengths?

Accepted Answer

The modern media aims to achieve four ma

Question 7

Journalists see themselves as advocates because

Accepted Answer

A)  They go where no other citizens go 
B)  They ask questions on behalf of the public 
C)  They believe they are more educated 
D)  None of these 
A)  They go where no other citizens go 
B)  They ask questions on behalf of the public 
C)  They believe they are more educated 
D)  None of these

Question 8

Prior to the advent of electronic media, most print media were openly partisan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The partisan feelings towards the media are as such

Accepted Answer

A)  Republicans tend to view the media as performing an important role in keeping politicians honest. 
B)  Democrats increasingly view the media as an obstacle that prevents politicians from getting things done 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  Republicans tend to view the media as performing an important role in keeping politicians honest. 
B)  Democrats increasingly view the media as an obstacle that prevents politicians from getting things done 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 10

The mass media performs a vital role in supporting political freedom by

Accepted Answer

A)  Helping to create a public sphere where information can be freely accessed and exchanged 
B)  Providing support to political parties 
C)  Supporting an individual's existing beliefs 
D)  None of these 
A)  Helping to create a public sphere where information can be freely accessed and exchanged 
B)  Providing support to political parties 
C)  Supporting an individual's existing beliefs 
D)  None of these

Question 11

Has modern media replaced the role of the political party in campaigning? How so, or how not?

Accepted Answer

Modern media has certainly had a signifi

Question 12

Our partisan and ideological viewpoints help determine what information and news sources we consider credible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There are _______ major threat(s) to a free press in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  No 
C)  Two 
D)  Three 
A)  One 
B)  No 
C)  Two 
D)  Three

Question 14

Roughly _________ percent of Americans over 50 get their news from Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 15

How do you rationally choose news in a democratic system? What does it depend on?

Accepted Answer

Rationally choosing news in a democratic

Question 16

Social media

Accepted Answer

A)  Became more prominent during the pandemic 
B)  Contributed to the January 2021 riots at the Capitol 
C)  Often convey misinformation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Became more prominent during the pandemic 
B)  Contributed to the January 2021 riots at the Capitol 
C)  Often convey misinformation 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Government control is best exemplified in which Supreme Court case?

Accepted Answer

A)  New York Times v United States 
B)  Washington Post v United States 
C)  Bernstein v New York 
D)  Johnson v New Jersey 
A)  New York Times v United States 
B)  Washington Post v United States 
C)  Bernstein v New York 
D)  Johnson v New Jersey

Question 18

___________ is emphasizing certain aspects of a story to make them more important.

Accepted Answer

A)  Highlighting 
B)  Spinning 
C)  Framing 
D)  None of these 
A)  Highlighting 
B)  Spinning 
C)  Framing 
D)  None of these

Question 19

The media's role in a democratic society is

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing information and education 
B)  Acting as advocate of people 
C)  Setting agendas 
D)  All of these are roles of the media 
A)  Providing information and education 
B)  Acting as advocate of people 
C)  Setting agendas 
D)  All of these are roles of the media

Question 20

The pandemic altered the 2020 campaign

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundraising strategies 
B)  Debate formats 
C)  Voting methods 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fundraising strategies 
B)  Debate formats 
C)  Voting methods 
D)  All of the above

Both Republicans and Democrats seek out a wide variety of media sources in daily life.

In the mass media, journalists, editors, and producers serve as

Iyengar (1997) argues that the political party has been replaced by _________ as intermediary between voters and candidates.

Roughly _______ percent of Americans aged 18-33 get their news from Facebook.

A biased press is a threat to democracy.

How well does the modern media do the four tasks it hopes to achieve? Where are its failures? Its strengths?

Journalists see themselves as advocates because

Prior to the advent of electronic media, most print media were openly partisan.

The partisan feelings towards the media are as such

The mass media performs a vital role in supporting political freedom by

Has modern media replaced the role of the political party in campaigning? How so, or how not?

Our partisan and ideological viewpoints help determine what information and news sources we consider credible.

There are _______ major threat(s) to a free press in the United States.

Roughly _________ percent of Americans over 50 get their news from Facebook.

How do you rationally choose news in a democratic system? What does it depend on?

Social media

Government control is best exemplified in which Supreme Court case?

___________ is emphasizing certain aspects of a story to make them more important.

The media's role in a democratic society is

The pandemic altered the 2020 campaign

The Basics of Democracy

The American Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Elections

Political Participation and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Federal Judiciary

Core Democratic Principles and Public Policy

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Exam 8: The Mass Media and Politics

Both Republicans and Democrats seek out a wide variety of media sources in daily life.

In the mass media, journalists, editors, and producers serve as

Iyengar (1997) argues that the political party has been replaced by _________ as intermediary between voters and candidates.

Roughly _______ percent of Americans aged 18-33 get their news from Facebook.

A biased press is a threat to democracy.

How well does the modern media do the four tasks it hopes to achieve? Where are its failures? Its strengths?

Journalists see themselves as advocates because

Prior to the advent of electronic media, most print media were openly partisan.

The partisan feelings towards the media are as such

The mass media performs a vital role in supporting political freedom by

Has modern media replaced the role of the political party in campaigning? How so, or how not?

Our partisan and ideological viewpoints help determine what information and news sources we consider credible.

There are _______ major threat(s) to a free press in the United States.

Roughly _________ percent of Americans over 50 get their news from Facebook.

How do you rationally choose news in a democratic system? What does it depend on?

Social media

Government control is best exemplified in which Supreme Court case?

___________ is emphasizing certain aspects of a story to make them more important.

The media's role in a democratic society is

The pandemic altered the 2020 campaign

The Basics of Democracy

The American Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Elections

Political Participation and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Federal Judiciary

Core Democratic Principles and Public Policy

Filters