Exam 9: Political Communication

Television has enhanced media coverage for the White House during political campaigns, but not always in the __________'s favor.

Which U.S.president famously muttered, "You won't have __________ to kick around anymore" after losing the 1962 California governor's race.

Super-PACs maintain the ability to contribute unlimited funding.

Identify one way in which television influenced the 1960s civil-rights movement in a way that print and radio did not.

Studies show that news reporters and writers tend to be __________, a bias that sometimes appears in their coverage.

Identify the media outlet that holds the most influence over the American public, despite its relatively small audience base.

Of the following demographics, who, statistically, who is likely to "consume" the most media?

U.S.television campaigning costs have risen to the billions, costing up to $100,000 for a one-minute spot.This cost has directly influenced virtually all __________ campaigns.

Because the president gets in and out of helicopters, visits foreign leaders, and is sometimes involved in scandals, the media tends to cover the executive branch more heavily than the legislative or judicial branches.This is an example of __________.

Many voters ignore party labels, a trend political scientists call __________.

In many ways, television coverage can be beneficial for incumbent candidates, particularly presidential ones.However, when an incumbent comes under fire, it can be equally detrimental.Compare and contrast the advantages of incumbency in the media.What hurdles does the president face? How can he use the media in his favor? Provide specific examples from past election cycles.

Nonpaternalism is defined as __________.

Tired of repetitive, misleading briefings, journalists began to "snoop around" in the Vietnam War, uncovering a corrupt and inept Saigon regime.This is an example of a(n) __________ relationship.

As sports and local interests generate the best response from consumers, communications theorists claim that the general public __________.

The elite press exposes public wrongdoing via __________, which the average outlet typically avoids for fear of legal repercussions.

What is one political advantage of social media possessed neither by televised nor print media?

Compare the influence of television on public opinion concerning the Vietnam and Korean Wars.

Which of the following events is an example of the "bandwagon effect"?

An oligopoly occurs when __________.

Which of the following media outlets would likely seem dangerous to a corrupt, authoritarian regime with a strong information monopoly?