Question 1

Where are most reporters located?

Accepted Answer

For national news, most reporters are lo

Question 2

For the media to contribute to democracy, it should try to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide accurate political information to citizens. 
B)  represent opposition to the government. 
C)  make profits for media companies. 
D)  provide good information to consumers of merchandise. 
E)  provide fast political information to citizens. 
A)  provide accurate political information to citizens. 
B)  represent opposition to the government. 
C)  make profits for media companies. 
D)  provide good information to consumers of merchandise. 
E)  provide fast political information to citizens.

Question 3

Reporters tend to do a lot of investigative reporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Dick Cheney hunting accident story received more news coverage than the Downing Street memo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Prior restraint occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the media regulate themselves. 
B)  when newspapers recall stories that are printed. 
C)  government authorities attempt to prevent the publication of material to which it objects. 
D)  media professionals interpret the public's views of favorable and unfavorable stories. 
E)  media reports falsely on matters pertinent to national security. 
A)  the media regulate themselves. 
B)  when newspapers recall stories that are printed. 
C)  government authorities attempt to prevent the publication of material to which it objects. 
D)  media professionals interpret the public's views of favorable and unfavorable stories. 
E)  media reports falsely on matters pertinent to national security.

Question 6

One essential role for the media in a democracy is that of

Accepted Answer

A)  entertainer. 
B)  policy formulator. 
C)  watchdog. 
D)  observer. 
E)  perpetuator. 
A)  entertainer. 
B)  policy formulator. 
C)  watchdog. 
D)  observer. 
E)  perpetuator.

Question 7

The Communications Act of 1934 created the fairness doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Framing does what for news stories

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps reporters present a comprehensive picture of the news. 
B)  It tends to bias stories in favor of the liberal position. 
C)  It provides a context for interpreting newsworthy events. 
D)  It undermines the media's ability to influence the policy agenda. 
E)  It tends to promote conflict among the political parties, thereby increasing ratings. 
A)  It helps reporters present a comprehensive picture of the news. 
B)  It tends to bias stories in favor of the liberal position. 
C)  It provides a context for interpreting newsworthy events. 
D)  It undermines the media's ability to influence the policy agenda. 
E)  It tends to promote conflict among the political parties, thereby increasing ratings.

Question 9

Why does the federal government have broad powers to regulate the use of the airwaves?

Accepted Answer

A) They are considered public property. 
B)  They are not newspapers, so freedom of the "press" doesn't apply. 
C)  Compared to newspapers and magazines, they are a "new" media and so require regulation until it is established. 
D)  Because airwaves can go over international boundaries, they are subject to international regulations, which must be upheld. 
E)  There is no government regulation of the airwaves at all. 
A) They are considered public property. 
B)  They are not newspapers, so freedom of the "press" doesn't apply. 
C)  Compared to newspapers and magazines, they are a "new" media and so require regulation until it is established. 
D)  Because airwaves can go over international boundaries, they are subject to international regulations, which must be upheld. 
E)  There is no government regulation of the airwaves at all.

Where are most reporters located?

For the media to contribute to democracy, it should try to

Reporters tend to do a lot of investigative reporting.

The Dick Cheney hunting accident story received more news coverage than the Downing Street memo.

Prior restraint occurs when

One essential role for the media in a democracy is that of

The Communications Act of 1934 created the fairness doctrine.

Framing does what for news stories

Why does the federal government have broad powers to regulate the use of 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

Exam 6: News Media

Where are most reporters located?

For the media to contribute to democracy, it should try to

Reporters tend to do a lot of investigative reporting.

The Dick Cheney hunting accident story received more news coverage than the Downing Street memo.

Prior restraint occurs when

One essential role for the media in a democracy is that of

The Communications Act of 1934 created the fairness doctrine.

Framing does what for news stories

Why does the federal government have broad powers to regulate the use of 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