Exam 9: The Media and Uspolitics

During the 1820s and 1830s,newspapers began shifting their appeal from the elite toward the masses.

During the period between 1820 and 1830,newspapers began to shift their appeal away from an upper-class,English-speaking readership to which demographic group?

Compare and contrast the political impact of radio communication with the phenomenon of the Internet.

What political actor is considered newsworthy in any public activity,regardless of whether it has a political function?

The process by which individuals develop their political attitudes,values,and beliefs is called __________.

The role media played in revealing the National Security Administration's secret surveillance operation is an example of __________ journalism.

What impact did wire services have on the content of news?

In terms of media consumption,how does the United States differ from other countries?

Small groups of people who are asked questions about candidates and issues in a discussion setting are known as __________.

In which type of election is news coverage likely to be most influential?

The Supreme Court does not allow the use of ___________ to cover oral arguments.

The media's power to set the agenda is limited by __________.

Explain campaign events.Why do political candidates stage these events,and why do media sometimes choose not to cover them?

Recent FCC rulings have produced a trend in media __________.

If you were a media consultant and your candidate had an "image problem," what would you do to fix it? Tie your ideas back to what you've learned.

The nickname __________ was given to Ronald Reagan.

Before the advent of objective journalism in the early twentieth century,__________ focused on exaggeration and sensationalism.

What is media bias? In your opinion,is the media biased? Give concrete examples and relate them to what you've learned.

Media outlets that tell people what is happening in the world,regardless of the level of entertainment,are known as __________.

Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)has as its mission to inform the public of _________.