Exam 10: The Media and US politics

When the media covers the candidate's position in the polls compared with other candidates it is called

How citizens interpret information from politicians depends upon recall ability, political socialization, and selectivity.

Journalists tend to identify themselves more with the Independent Party.

The family is often NOT the most important factor in political socialization.

When individuals screen out those messages that do NOT conform to their own biases, they are said to be practicing selective exposure.

Selectivity refers to the development of political attitudes, values, and beliefs.

Candidates in the 1930s began to use the radio more because the media became more

According to figure 10-1 of your book CNN is watched the LEAST amount by

The audience for which medium is aging?

The context of a given issue or event in a news story which affects public perceptions is called

During the 1820s and 1830s newspapers began shifting their appeal towards the more politically interested masses.

Which newspaper management in 2007 was criticized for attempting to foster closer relationships with businesses?

The media's selection of what stories get covered, in what detail, and in what context is known as

For over forty years, Americans have been getting their news primarily from

In the last half century, Americans have most increased their reliance most on ___________ for information about candidates and issues.

Campaign advertising has recently taken on a much more positive tone with regard to the opposing candidate.

Young people make up a large percentage of users of which form of mass media?

According to Table 10-2 of your book which president had the most joint conferences?

Of the three branches of government, the Supreme Court is the least dependent on the press.

The FCC is an independent regulatory commission charged with licensing what?