Question 1

Most politicians avoid social media out of concern that it is an undignified and inappropriate way to connect with citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How do some analysts explain media inattention to stories critical of government and big business?

Accepted Answer

A)  The typical journalist has a relatively elite background. 
B)  Most journalists today identify as Republicans. 
C)  There are considerable boundaries of respect between the government and the press. 
D)  The public dislikes critical news. 
A)  The typical journalist has a relatively elite background. 
B)  Most journalists today identify as Republicans. 
C)  There are considerable boundaries of respect between the government and the press. 
D)  The public dislikes critical news.

Question 3

What is media consolidation,and what are its consequences?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define media c

Question 4

Television and radio are regulated by the federal government because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a free press requires the number of broadcast stations to be kept in check 
B)  they are considered dangerous to the spirit of democracy 
C)  the airwaves are public property 
D)  they are specifically regulated by the U.S. Constitution 
A)  a free press requires the number of broadcast stations to be kept in check 
B)  they are considered dangerous to the spirit of democracy 
C)  the airwaves are public property 
D)  they are specifically regulated by the U.S. Constitution

Question 5

In the White House Press Room,which organization would you find closest to the podium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Associated Press 
B)  Dallas Morning News 
C)  foreign press 
D)  Voice of America 
A)  Associated Press 
B)  Dallas Morning News 
C)  foreign press 
D)  Voice of America

Question 6

Which of the following is a media effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda setting 
B)  campaign finance reform 
C)  selective perception 
D)  press background 
A)  agenda setting 
B)  campaign finance reform 
C)  selective perception 
D)  press background

Question 7

The media have an increased influence on those who lack strong political beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which cable news source offers the most unfiltered and erudite coverage of Washington politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  MSNBC 
B)  C-SPAN 
C)  CNN 
D)  Fox News 
A)  MSNBC 
B)  C-SPAN 
C)  CNN 
D)  Fox News

Question 9

The chairs of important congressional committees receive more news coverage than do typical members of Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most politicians avoid social media out of concern that it is an undignified and inappropriate way to connect with citizens.

How do some analysts explain media inattention to stories critical of government and big business?

What is media consolidation,and what are its consequences?

Television and radio are regulated by the federal government because __________.

In the White House Press Room,which organization would you find closest to the podium?

Which of the following is a media effect?

The media have an increased influence on those who lack strong political beliefs.

Which cable news source offers the most unfiltered and erudite coverage of Washington politics?

The chairs of important congressional committees receive more news coverage than do typical members of Congress.

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Exam 14: The News Media

Most politicians avoid social media out of concern that it is an undignified and inappropriate way to connect with citizens.

How do some analysts explain media inattention to stories critical of government and big business?

What is media consolidation,and what are its consequences?

Television and radio are regulated by the federal government because __________.

In the White House Press Room,which organization would you find closest to the podium?

Which of the following is a media effect?

The media have an increased influence on those who lack strong political beliefs.

Which cable news source offers the most unfiltered and erudite coverage of Washington politics?

The chairs of important congressional committees receive more news coverage than do typical members of Congress.

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters