Question 1

Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein used this basic form of reporting when they covered the Watergate scandal.

Accepted Answer

A)  informational 
B)  investigative 
C)  "yellow" journalism 
D)  electoral choices 
E)  pack journalism 
A)  informational 
B)  investigative 
C)  "yellow" journalism 
D)  electoral choices 
E)  pack journalism B

Question 2

Under the informal rules of objective journalism,

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretations by journalists are worded in such a way that it is difficult for the reading public to determine when personal opinion is involved. 
B)  explicit interpretations by journalists are avoided, except for commentary or editorials that are labeled as such. 
C)  explicit interpretation by the television news media is specifically prohibited under the FCC's "Fairness Doctrine," and is therefore limited to the print media. 
D)  interpretations by journalists are permitted because the reading public can be relied on to be objective in its appraisal of news reports. 
E)  interpretations are important so that it is clear whether the journalist thinks an official is lying or not. 
A)  interpretations by journalists are worded in such a way that it is difficult for the reading public to determine when personal opinion is involved. 
B)  explicit interpretations by journalists are avoided, except for commentary or editorials that are labeled as such. 
C)  explicit interpretation by the television news media is specifically prohibited under the FCC's "Fairness Doctrine," and is therefore limited to the print media. 
D)  interpretations by journalists are permitted because the reading public can be relied on to be objective in its appraisal of news reports. 
E)  interpretations are important so that it is clear whether the journalist thinks an official is lying or not. B

Question 3

Concentration of ownership in media

Accepted Answer

A)  does not affect how journalists do their work. 
B)  has been increasing. 
C)  has been stable for decades. 
D)  differs depending on the medium. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  does not affect how journalists do their work. 
B)  has been increasing. 
C)  has been stable for decades. 
D)  differs depending on the medium. 
E)  none of the above B

Question 4

The source of international and national news for most newspapers and networks is

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government. 
B)  The New York Times. 
C)  foreign embassies. 
D)  the Associated Press. 
E)  The Washington Post. 
A)  the federal government. 
B)  The New York Times. 
C)  foreign embassies. 
D)  the Associated Press. 
E)  The Washington Post.

Question 5

The "watchdog" role of the media is one in which the press should

Accepted Answer

A)  uncover as much information as possible about the private lives of candidates for public office. 
B)  take sides on controversial issues. 
C)  help the president achieve his policy agenda. 
D)  dig up facts and warn the public when officials are doing something wrong. 
E)  report who's winning or losing an election as based on public opinion polls. 
A)  uncover as much information as possible about the private lives of candidates for public office. 
B)  take sides on controversial issues. 
C)  help the president achieve his policy agenda. 
D)  dig up facts and warn the public when officials are doing something wrong. 
E)  report who's winning or losing an election as based on public opinion polls.

Question 6

What makes a political event newsworthy?

Accepted Answer

An event is likely to be covered by the

Question 7

Laws designed to regulate speech on the internet

Accepted Answer

A)  have typically been upheld by the Supreme Court. 
B)  have typically been struck down by the Supreme Court. 
C)  have not been supported by the president. 
D)  have not been supported by the Congress. 
E)  are in violation of the fairness doctrine. 
A)  have typically been upheld by the Supreme Court. 
B)  have typically been struck down by the Supreme Court. 
C)  have not been supported by the president. 
D)  have not been supported by the Congress. 
E)  are in violation of the fairness doctrine.

Question 8

Agenda setting means influencing what people consider important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

That government officials are sometimes able to control what journalists report and how they report it is known as

Accepted Answer

A) objective journalism. 
B)  beat coverage. 
C)  spin. 
D)  investigative journalism. 
E)  bias. 
A) objective journalism. 
B)  beat coverage. 
C)  spin. 
D)  investigative journalism. 
E)  bias.

Question 10

Most reporters and journalists for national news organizations tend to be more ________ than the average American.

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal 
B)  conservative 
C)  libertarian 
D)  patriotic 
E)  independent 
A)  liberal 
B)  conservative 
C)  libertarian 
D)  patriotic 
E)  independent

Question 11

How have radio, personal computers, and video recorders changed the role of the media in American politics?

Accepted Answer

Radio, personal computers, and video rec

Question 12

During the war in Afghanistan, which of the following was used by the U.S. military to control the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pentagon disseminated information in tightly controlled press briefings. 
B)  Access to troops was limited. 
C)  Access to the battlefield was limited. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A & C 
A)  The pentagon disseminated information in tightly controlled press briefings. 
B)  Access to troops was limited. 
C)  Access to the battlefield was limited. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A & C

Question 13

The Fairness Doctrine

Accepted Answer

A)  was established in 1949. 
B)  is no longer applied by the FCC. 
C)  established balance as a condition of licensing. 
D)  was important for controversial issues. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  was established in 1949. 
B)  is no longer applied by the FCC. 
C)  established balance as a condition of licensing. 
D)  was important for controversial issues. 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following American wars was the first to be fully covered by television?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Civil War 
B)  World War I 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Korean War 
E)  the Vietnam War 
A)  the Civil War 
B)  World War I 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Korean War 
E)  the Vietnam War

Question 15

The ________ Amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of the press.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ Amendment to the Constitution protects...

Question 16

According to democratic theorists, the media play a central role in encouraging the public to participate in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Relatively free media access to the Vietnam War eventually

Accepted Answer

A)  brought a flood of positive stories. 
B)  had little impact on media coverage; the media simply did not cover the war. 
C)  brought a flood of negative stories about war. 
D)  forced President Johnson to end the war. 
E)  forced President Johnson to resign from office. 
A)  brought a flood of positive stories. 
B)  had little impact on media coverage; the media simply did not cover the war. 
C)  brought a flood of negative stories about war. 
D)  forced President Johnson to end the war. 
E)  forced President Johnson to resign from office.

Question 18

What is the most important source for national and international stories appearing in American newspapers and television news programs?

Accepted Answer

A) wire service reports 
B)  investigative reporting 
C)  foreign correspondents 
D)  video obtained from private citizens 
E)  reliable, anonymous sources 
A) wire service reports 
B)  investigative reporting 
C)  foreign correspondents 
D)  video obtained from private citizens 
E)  reliable, anonymous sources

Question 19

Nearly all media in the United States are family-owned businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What institution was established by the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the airwaves?

Accepted Answer

A) the Federal Communications Commission 
B)  the Public Broadcasting System 
C)  the Radio Act Commission 
D)  National Public Radio 
E)  the Federal Regulatory Commission 
A) the Federal Communications Commission 
B)  the Public Broadcasting System 
C)  the Radio Act Commission 
D)  National Public Radio 
E)  the Federal Regulatory Commission

Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein used this basic form of reporting when they covered the Watergate scandal.

Under the informal rules of objective journalism,

Concentration of ownership in media

The source of international and national news for most newspapers and networks is

The "watchdog" role of the media is one in which the press should

What makes a political event newsworthy?

Laws designed to regulate speech on the internet

Agenda setting means influencing what people consider important.

That government officials are sometimes able to control what journalists report and how they report it is known as

Most reporters and journalists for national news organizations tend to be more ________ than the average American.

How have radio, personal computers, and video recorders changed the role of the media in American politics?

During the war in Afghanistan, which of the following was used by the U.S. military to control the media?

The Fairness Doctrine

Which of the following American wars was the first to be fully covered by television?

The ________ Amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of the press.

According to democratic theorists, the media play a central role in encouraging the public to participate in politics.

Relatively free media access to the Vietnam War eventually

What is the most important source for national and international stories appearing in American newspapers and television news programs?

Nearly all media in the United States are family-owned businesses.

What institution was established by the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the airwaves?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 6: News Media

Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein used this basic form of reporting when they covered the Watergate scandal.

Under the informal rules of objective journalism,

Concentration of ownership in media

The source of international and national news for most newspapers and networks is

The "watchdog" role of the media is one in which the press should

What makes a political event newsworthy?

Laws designed to regulate speech on the internet

Agenda setting means influencing what people consider important.

That government officials are sometimes able to control what journalists report and how they report it is known as

Most reporters and journalists for national news organizations tend to be more ________ than the average American.

How have radio, personal computers, and video recorders changed the role of the media in American politics?

During the war in Afghanistan, which of the following was used by the U.S. military to control the media?

The Fairness Doctrine

Which of the following American wars was the first to be fully covered by television?

The ________ Amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of the press.

According to democratic theorists, the media play a central role in encouraging the public to participate in politics.

Relatively free media access to the Vietnam War eventually

What is the most important source for national and international stories appearing in American newspapers and television news programs?

Nearly all media in the United States are family-owned businesses.

What institution was established by the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the airwaves?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters