Exam 6: Mass Media: Setting the Political Agenda

No prior restraint on speech or publication refers to __________.

As of 2008,about what percent of Internet users went online for a political purpose?

If a journalist mistakenly claims a presidential candidate lied,which of these applies?

The politics of the news media are shaped by their economic interests,professional environment,and __________ leanings.

People with opposing political ideologies are tending to get their news from different sources.This is known as media __________.

The new media make it more difficult to __________.

Unlike traditional media such as newspapers and television,so-called __________ are not geographically bound; they transcend print,voice,or video.

When you ignore political opinions you do not like,which of these is occurring?

According to the "Who's Getting What? The Generation Media Gap" box,people over 65 are most likely to get their news via __________ compared with younger people.

What is the source of the concept of no prior restraint?

Which of these is considered by the FCC to be a public trust?

Because media is the principal link between candidates and voters,the candidate's __________ is more important than her policy positions.

__________ protect reports from being forced to reveal their sources.

How would you change existing legislation in order to find an acceptable compromise between the freedoms of the press and issues such as safeguarding national security and prosecuting illegal activities?

Which of these best describes the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?

An increasing number of young people are getting their news from __________.

The media actively contribute to socialization.

From many studies on the effect of television on behavior,it appears that television is more likely to __________.

Talk radio and cable news has resulted in the increased use of professional expert opinion-givers,called __________.

Findings indicate that __________ have the greatest impact on changing public opinion.