Question 1

Figure 6.1 shows that

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A) Youtube.com launched in the late 1990s. 
B)  Al Gore used the internet in 2000 to raise money. 
C)  Al Gore invented the internet in 1987. 
D)  Congress authorized the internet in 1969. 
E)  Dial-up internet service was introduced in 1995. 
A) Youtube.com launched in the late 1990s. 
B)  Al Gore used the internet in 2000 to raise money. 
C)  Al Gore invented the internet in 1987. 
D)  Congress authorized the internet in 1969. 
E)  Dial-up internet service was introduced in 1995.

Question 2

Political cynicism of Americans is often tied to media coverage of government. What are some causes of cynical news coverage? What are some consequences of cynical news coverage to American democracy? In your opinion, is cynicism good, bad, or irrelevant to American politics and government?

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Some causes of cynical news coverage of

Question 3

Scholars disagree about the effect of corporate ownership and increased media concentration. What are some arguments and counterarguments to this recent development? What are its implication for American democracy? Why do you think so?

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Scholars have differing opinions on the

Question 4

The FCC was created in 1949 with the passage of that year's Communications Act.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Nixon's request and

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A)  ruled in favor of the doctrine of "prior restraint." 
B)  ruled in favor of the newspapers that published the Pentagon Papers. 
C)  ruled in favor of President Nixon's position that publication of the Pentagon Papers was a threat to national security. 
D)  remanded the case back to the Circuit Court of Appeal. 
E)  ruled the executive privilege was nearly absolute, especially in regards to the press. 
A)  ruled in favor of the doctrine of "prior restraint." 
B)  ruled in favor of the newspapers that published the Pentagon Papers. 
C)  ruled in favor of President Nixon's position that publication of the Pentagon Papers was a threat to national security. 
D)  remanded the case back to the Circuit Court of Appeal. 
E)  ruled the executive privilege was nearly absolute, especially in regards to the press.

Question 6

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 reduced restrictions on media ownership.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Objective journalism is no longer taught at journalism schools. Instead, most emphasize the importance of the story solely for profit and career advancement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Overt censorship of the press has mainly been confined to

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A) wartime. 
B)  reporters covering the personal lives of public figures. 
C)  issues involving foreign policy. 
D)  issues involving domestic policy. 
E)  moral issues such as abortion rights. 
A) wartime. 
B)  reporters covering the personal lives of public figures. 
C)  issues involving foreign policy. 
D)  issues involving domestic policy. 
E)  moral issues such as abortion rights.

Question 9

"Watergate" was uncovered due to investigative reporting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For technical reasons, for example, the time needed for shooting, developing, and editing pictures, most television news stories are assigned to

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A)  anchormen and anchorwomen. 
B)  unusual stories. 
C)  sensational events like riots, protests, and natural disasters. 
D)  predictable events. 
E)  international bureau reports. 
A)  anchormen and anchorwomen. 
B)  unusual stories. 
C)  sensational events like riots, protests, and natural disasters. 
D)  predictable events. 
E)  international bureau reports.

Question 11

_________ is the notion that media influence what people consider important.

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A)  Priming 
B)  Framing 
C)  Agenda-setting 
D)  Objective journalism 
E)  New bias 
A)  Priming 
B)  Framing 
C)  Agenda-setting 
D)  Objective journalism 
E)  New bias

Question 12

One of the drawbacks to media coverage of politics is

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A) it focuses extensively on covering the horse race. 
B)  it focuses more on policy than scandal. 
C)  freedom of the press limits perspective. 
D)  freedom of the press lets the media range too widely in its coverage of elections. 
E)  none of the above 
A) it focuses extensively on covering the horse race. 
B)  it focuses more on policy than scandal. 
C)  freedom of the press limits perspective. 
D)  freedom of the press lets the media range too widely in its coverage of elections. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

What is it called when TV commentators describe the whites "foraging" for supplies during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as opposed to their descriptions of African Americans "looting"?

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A) framing the story 
B)  setting an agenda 
C)  creating a template 
D)  infotainment 
E)  investigative journalism 
A) framing the story 
B)  setting an agenda 
C)  creating a template 
D)  infotainment 
E)  investigative journalism

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of adversarial-attack journalism over the past several decades?

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A) Cynicism among the public has declined. 
B)  Serious consideration of issues has declined. 
C)  Careful examination of policy alternatives has declined. 
D)  Charges of personal misbehavior have increased. 
E)  Dispassionate examination of the actions of government institutions has declined. 
A) Cynicism among the public has declined. 
B)  Serious consideration of issues has declined. 
C)  Careful examination of policy alternatives has declined. 
D)  Charges of personal misbehavior have increased. 
E)  Dispassionate examination of the actions of government institutions has declined.

Question 15

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

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A)  The media are not political actors; rather, they are neutral instruments of democracy. 
B)  The mass media serve as critical links among political and governmental institutions. They also act as political institutions in their own right. 
C)  For the most part, the media are apolitical in nature. 
D)  The sole purpose of the media in a democracy is to educate the populace. 
E)  Media are not as important as a link as political parties are. 
A)  The media are not political actors; rather, they are neutral instruments of democracy. 
B)  The mass media serve as critical links among political and governmental institutions. They also act as political institutions in their own right. 
C)  For the most part, the media are apolitical in nature. 
D)  The sole purpose of the media in a democracy is to educate the populace. 
E)  Media are not as important as a link as political parties are.

Question 16

The owners of media firms and conglomerates are mostly wealthy and ________ in terms of their political preferences.

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The answer of The owners of media firms and conglomerates...

Question 17

The type of reporting that Woodward and Bernstein did in uncovering the Watergate scandal is known as ________ reporting.

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The answer of The type of reporting that Woodward and...

Question 18

The ________ established the FCC to license radio and television stations.

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A)  fairness doctrine of 1949 
B)  1934 Communications Act 
C)  Radio Act of 1927 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 196?
E)  Communications Licensing Act of 1930 
A)  fairness doctrine of 1949 
B)  1934 Communications Act 
C)  Radio Act of 1927 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 196?
E)  Communications Licensing Act of 1930

Question 19

Discuss the nature of freedom of the press in America. According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, what are the three roles for the mass media in a democracy?

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The nature of freedom of the press in Am

Question 20

The authors of your text conclude that the media have done more to advance than hinder democracy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Figure 6.1 shows that

Political cynicism of Americans is often tied to media coverage of government. What are some causes of cynical news coverage? What are some consequences of cynical news coverage to American democracy? In your opinion, is cynicism good, bad, or irrelevant to American politics and government?

Scholars disagree about the effect of corporate ownership and increased media concentration. What are some arguments and counterarguments to this recent development? What are its implication for American democracy? Why do you think so?

The FCC was created in 1949 with the passage of that year's Communications Act.

In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Nixon's request and

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 reduced restrictions on media ownership.

Objective journalism is no longer taught at journalism schools. Instead, most emphasize the importance of the story solely for profit and career advancement.

Overt censorship of the press has mainly been confined to

"Watergate" was uncovered due to investigative reporting.

For technical reasons, for example, the time needed for shooting, developing, and editing pictures, most television news stories are assigned to

_________ is the notion that media influence what people consider important.

One of the drawbacks to media coverage of politics is

What is it called when TV commentators describe the whites "foraging" for supplies during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as opposed to their descriptions of African Americans "looting"?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of adversarial-attack journalism over the past several decades?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

The owners of media firms and conglomerates are mostly wealthy and ________ in terms of their political preferences.

The type of reporting that Woodward and Bernstein did in uncovering the Watergate scandal is known as ________ reporting.

The ________ established the FCC to license radio and television stations.

Discuss the nature of freedom of the press in America. According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, what are the three roles for the mass media in a democracy?

The authors of your text conclude that the media have done more to advance than hinder democracy.

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

Figure 6.1 shows that

Political cynicism of Americans is often tied to media coverage of government. What are some causes of cynical news coverage? What are some consequences of cynical news coverage to American democracy? In your opinion, is cynicism good, bad, or irrelevant to American politics and government?

Scholars disagree about the effect of corporate ownership and increased media concentration. What are some arguments and counterarguments to this recent development? What are its implication for American democracy? Why do you think so?

The FCC was created in 1949 with the passage of that year's Communications Act.

In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Nixon's request and

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 reduced restrictions on media ownership.

Objective journalism is no longer taught at journalism schools. Instead, most emphasize the importance of the story solely for profit and career advancement.

Overt censorship of the press has mainly been confined to

"Watergate" was uncovered due to investigative reporting.

For technical reasons, for example, the time needed for shooting, developing, and editing pictures, most television news stories are assigned to

_________ is the notion that media influence what people consider important.

One of the drawbacks to media coverage of politics is

What is it called when TV commentators describe the whites "foraging" for supplies during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as opposed to their descriptions of African Americans "looting"?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of adversarial-attack journalism over the past several decades?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

The owners of media firms and conglomerates are mostly wealthy and ________ in terms of their political preferences.

The type of reporting that Woodward and Bernstein did in uncovering the Watergate scandal is known as ________ reporting.

The ________ established the FCC to license radio and television stations.

Discuss the nature of freedom of the press in America. According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, what are the three roles for the mass media in a democracy?

The authors of your text conclude that the media have done more to advance than hinder democracy.

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