Question 1

In what ways do the media habits of young Americans differ from older Americans?

Accepted Answer

The media habits of young Americans diff

Question 2

For the past several decades,research has consistently found that a majority of the public believes press criticism of political leaders

Accepted Answer

A) does more harm than good. 
B) does more good than harm. 
C) reflects a liberal bias. 
D) reflects a conservative bias. 
E) is corrosive to the American political process. 
A) does more harm than good. 
B) does more good than harm. 
C) reflects a liberal bias. 
D) reflects a conservative bias. 
E) is corrosive to the American political process.

Question 3

In many other countries,major television outlets are owned by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Newspaper circulation has increased over the last several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Since 1996,FCC rules have stipulated that no single owner can control more than _____ percent of the broadcast market.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35 
E) 45 
A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35 
E) 45

Question 6

Whereas one newspaper was sold for every two adults in 1960,by 2008 one paper was sold for every ____ adults.

Accepted Answer

A) three 
B) four 
C) five 
D) ten 
E) fifteen 
A) three 
B) four 
C) five 
D) ten 
E) fifteen

Question 7

The media's focus on injustice in society encourages ______ the scope of government.

Accepted Answer

A) restricting 
B) curbing 
C) enlarging 
D) limiting 
E) controlling 
A) restricting 
B) curbing 
C) enlarging 
D) limiting 
E) controlling

Question 8

The media are always monopolized by political elites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Newspaper chains are

Accepted Answer

A) organizations loosely linked by the wire services. 
B) controlled by conglomerates that often control broadcast media as well. 
C) local papers owned by fearless local editors. 
D) disappearing as a result of the rise of television. 
E) unaffected by the quest for profit. 
A) organizations loosely linked by the wire services. 
B) controlled by conglomerates that often control broadcast media as well. 
C) local papers owned by fearless local editors. 
D) disappearing as a result of the rise of television. 
E) unaffected by the quest for profit.

Question 10

Following the first Nixon-Kennedy presidential debate of 1960,opinion polls showed that

Accepted Answer

A) those who watched on television thought Nixon had won,while those who listened over the radio thought Kennedy won. 
B) those who watched on television and listened over the radio both thought Kennedy had won. 
C) those who listened over the radio thought it was a draw,while those who watched on television thought Kennedy did better. 
D) those who watched on television and listened over the radio both thought Nixon had won. 
E) those who watched on television thought Kennedy had won,while those who listened over the radio thought Nixon won. 
A) those who watched on television thought Nixon had won,while those who listened over the radio thought Kennedy won. 
B) those who watched on television and listened over the radio both thought Kennedy had won. 
C) those who listened over the radio thought it was a draw,while those who watched on television thought Kennedy did better. 
D) those who watched on television and listened over the radio both thought Nixon had won. 
E) those who watched on television thought Kennedy had won,while those who listened over the radio thought Nixon won.

Question 11

How do news organizations get most of their news? What role do beats,trial balloons,and leaks play? Is the process of news gathering fair and logical? Explain.

Accepted Answer

News organizations get most of their new

Question 12

Explain how the news media affect the scope of government and American individualism.How have they helped and hindered the growth of democracy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The news media plays a significant role

Question 13

The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and others involved in politics are collectively known as the policy agenda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In their study comparing traditional news to infotainment and comedy show coverage,Kim and Vishak found that

Accepted Answer

A) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided more factual information than did traditional news coverage of the same event. 
B) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided less factual information than did traditional news coverage of the same event. 
C) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided more information to help viewers understand how judicial nominations actually worked compared to traditional news coverage. 
D) laughter generated by infotainment shows such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report actually aided in the delivery of political messages and information. 
A) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided more factual information than did traditional news coverage of the same event. 
B) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided less factual information than did traditional news coverage of the same event. 
C) Jon Stewart's coverage of a Supreme Court nomination process provided more information to help viewers understand how judicial nominations actually worked compared to traditional news coverage. 
D) laughter generated by infotainment shows such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report actually aided in the delivery of political messages and information.

Question 15

Media events are carefully scripted to maximize politicians' ability to control the political agenda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In your opinion,what role should the media play in American democracy? What role do they play?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the media should play a c

Question 17

When was the Federal Communications Commission created?

Accepted Answer

A) 1934 
B) 1944 
C) 1954 
D) 1964 
E) 1974 
A) 1934 
B) 1944 
C) 1954 
D) 1964 
E) 1974

Question 18

The use of in-depth reporting to unearth scandals,scams,and schemes,at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders,is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) guard dog journalism. 
B) gate keeping. 
C) investigative journalism. 
D) criminalistic journalism. 
E) law-and-order journalism. 
A) guard dog journalism. 
B) gate keeping. 
C) investigative journalism. 
D) criminalistic journalism. 
E) law-and-order journalism.

Question 19

How do the news media shape what people believe about the American political system? Give examples from research in this area.

Accepted Answer

The news media plays a significant role

Question 20

Research suggests that the most prominent bias in the media is a(n)_______ bias.

Accepted Answer

A) liberal 
B) conservative 
C) socialist 
D) Democratic 
E) audience-driven 
A) liberal 
B) conservative 
C) socialist 
D) Democratic 
E) audience-driven

In what ways do the media habits of young Americans differ from older Americans?

For the past several decades,research has consistently found that a majority of the public believes press criticism of political leaders

In many other countries,major television outlets are owned by the government.

Newspaper circulation has increased over the last several decades.

Since 1996,FCC rules have stipulated that no single owner can control more than _____ percent of the broadcast market.

Whereas one newspaper was sold for every two adults in 1960,by 2008 one paper was sold for every ____ adults.

The media's focus on injustice in society encourages ______ the scope of government.

The media are always monopolized by political elites.

Newspaper chains are

Following the first Nixon-Kennedy presidential debate of 1960,opinion polls showed that

How do news organizations get most of their news? What role do beats,trial balloons,and leaks play? Is the process of news gathering fair and logical? Explain.

Explain how the news media affect the scope of government and American individualism.How have they helped and hindered the growth of democracy in the United States?

The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and others involved in politics are collectively known as the policy agenda.

In their study comparing traditional news to infotainment and comedy show coverage,Kim and Vishak found that

Media events are carefully scripted to maximize politicians' ability to control the political agenda.

In your opinion,what role should the media play in American democracy? What role do they play?

When was the Federal Communications Commission created?

The use of in-depth reporting to unearth scandals,scams,and schemes,at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders,is referred to as

How do the news media shape what people believe about the American political system? Give examples from research in this area.

Research suggests that the most prominent bias in the media is a(n)_______ bias.

Introducing Government in America

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Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

Political Parties

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Exam 7: The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

In what ways do the media habits of young Americans differ from older Americans?

For the past several decades,research has consistently found that a majority of the public believes press criticism of political leaders

In many other countries,major television outlets are owned by the government.

Newspaper circulation has increased over the last several decades.

Since 1996,FCC rules have stipulated that no single owner can control more than _____ percent of the broadcast market.

Whereas one newspaper was sold for every two adults in 1960,by 2008 one paper was sold for every ____ adults.

The media's focus on injustice in society encourages ______ the scope of government.

The media are always monopolized by political elites.

Newspaper chains are

Following the first Nixon-Kennedy presidential debate of 1960,opinion polls showed that

How do news organizations get most of their news? What role do beats,trial balloons,and leaks play? Is the process of news gathering fair and logical? Explain.

Explain how the news media affect the scope of government and American individualism.How have they helped and hindered the growth of democracy in the United States?

The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and others involved in politics are collectively known as the policy agenda.

In their study comparing traditional news to infotainment and comedy show coverage,Kim and Vishak found that

Media events are carefully scripted to maximize politicians' ability to control the political agenda.

In your opinion,what role should the media play in American democracy? What role do they play?

When was the Federal Communications Commission created?

The use of in-depth reporting to unearth scandals,scams,and schemes,at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders,is referred to as

How do the news media shape what people believe about the American political system? Give examples from research in this area.

Research suggests that the most prominent bias in the media is a(n)_______ bias.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

Filters