Question 1

Most traditional journalists believe their job is to be as ________ as possible when reporting the news.

Accepted Answer

A)  contrived 
B)  interesting 
C)  biased 
D)  objective 
E)  exploitative 
A)  contrived 
B)  interesting 
C)  biased 
D)  objective 
E)  exploitative

Question 2

The U.S.Founding Fathers recognized that a free press is an independent conduit of information that is essential to making a representative democracy work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The knowledge that 	________ get similar tips is a source of pressure for journalists.

Accepted Answer

A)  private citizens 
B)  no other reporters 
C)  competitors 
D)  media owners 
E)  legislators 
A)  private citizens 
B)  no other reporters 
C)  competitors 
D)  media owners 
E)  legislators

Question 4

Why is the "horse race" approach to covering a campaign often criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)  It seeks to emphasize the negatives of a candidate, such as a verbal slip-up, rather than the positive. 
B)  It focuses too much on a candidate's past rather than on the current campaign. 
C)  The focus is on campaigns, polls, money raised, and personalities rather than substantive issues. 
D)  It neglects the workings of a campaign and focuses solely on the issues. 
E)  It often provides minor party candidates with a disproportionate amount of coverage. 
A)  It seeks to emphasize the negatives of a candidate, such as a verbal slip-up, rather than the positive. 
B)  It focuses too much on a candidate's past rather than on the current campaign. 
C)  The focus is on campaigns, polls, money raised, and personalities rather than substantive issues. 
D)  It neglects the workings of a campaign and focuses solely on the issues. 
E)  It often provides minor party candidates with a disproportionate amount of coverage.

Question 5

For the most part, Texas newspapers have failed to maintain considerable editorial autonomy under national management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People such as late CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite believe that declining objectivity in television coverage of political campaigns and an increasing number of ads

Accepted Answer

A)  are destroying Americans' interest in politics and turning more people cynical. 
B)  have allowed political campaigns to become more interactive with the people. 
C)  are allowing Americans to gain more insight into candidates on a wide range of issues. 
D)  are a threat to democracy and should be rectified immediately through fair press legislation. 
E)  have served to increase the caliber of those who seek elected office. 
A)  are destroying Americans' interest in politics and turning more people cynical. 
B)  have allowed political campaigns to become more interactive with the people. 
C)  are allowing Americans to gain more insight into candidates on a wide range of issues. 
D)  are a threat to democracy and should be rectified immediately through fair press legislation. 
E)  have served to increase the caliber of those who seek elected office.

Question 7

What trend is expected to occur with the consumption of media in the coming years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Online sources will grow increasingly important for younger people at the expense of traditional outlets. 
B)  It is expected that the newspaper industry will soon revitalize itself as people demand more objective news coverage. 
C)  The Internet will soon peak as Twitter and YouTube have reached their limits while television viewership will increase dramatically. 
D)  Few newspapers will exist within the next five years while the popularity of radio and the Internet will compete solely with television. 
E)  As costs of advertising online increase, the importance and popularity of television and newspapers will rise. 
A)  Online sources will grow increasingly important for younger people at the expense of traditional outlets. 
B)  It is expected that the newspaper industry will soon revitalize itself as people demand more objective news coverage. 
C)  The Internet will soon peak as Twitter and YouTube have reached their limits while television viewership will increase dramatically. 
D)  Few newspapers will exist within the next five years while the popularity of radio and the Internet will compete solely with television. 
E)  As costs of advertising online increase, the importance and popularity of television and newspapers will rise.

Question 8

The primary source of news for most Texans is now

Accepted Answer

A)  the local newspaper. 
B)  the Internet. 
C)  television. 
D)  radio. 
E)  blogs. 
A)  the local newspaper. 
B)  the Internet. 
C)  television. 
D)  radio. 
E)  blogs.

Question 9

The media sets the agenda for public policy by the stories it chooses to cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Public Information Act requires a governmental body to post advance notices of all its meetings to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Briefly describe the media's influence over the ethical conduct of public officials.How do journalistic ethics vary among different types of media?

Accepted Answer

The media's influence over the ethical c

Question 12

In reporting Clayton William's "weather and rape" story, the press took into consideration

Accepted Answer

A)  embarrassing the candidate and society's increasing sensitivity to sexual abuse and harassment. 
B)  that neither violent crime nor women should be compared to the weather. 
C)  embarrassing women versus embarrassing the candidate. 
D)  that all casual communication between candidates and the press is off the record. 
E)  society's increasing sensitivity to sexual abuse and harassment and the lack of access to the man behind the campaign. 
A)  embarrassing the candidate and society's increasing sensitivity to sexual abuse and harassment. 
B)  that neither violent crime nor women should be compared to the weather. 
C)  embarrassing women versus embarrassing the candidate. 
D)  that all casual communication between candidates and the press is off the record. 
E)  society's increasing sensitivity to sexual abuse and harassment and the lack of access to the man behind the campaign.

Question 13

Individuals and groups argue that the media are biased.What evidence can you offer to support or negate these claims? Discuss the extent to which you believe the Texas media to be biased and give specific examples to support your view.

Accepted Answer

Bias in the media is a complex and conte

Question 14

During any legislative session in Texas, numerous attempts are usually made to

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthen the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
B)  prevent any changes to the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
C)  weaken the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
D)  ignore open meeting and open records laws. 
E)  to make sure that all public records are accessible by the public. 
A)  strengthen the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
B)  prevent any changes to the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
C)  weaken the existing open meetings and open records laws. 
D)  ignore open meeting and open records laws. 
E)  to make sure that all public records are accessible by the public.

Question 15

By using the media, it is possible to legally buy an election in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How have wealthy candidates such as Bill Clements and Clayton Williams used their money on television to advance their campaigns?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has allowed them to enhance their image and become famous within the state. 
B)  They were able to "buy" their elections by flooding television channels with ads. 
C)  Through the use of expensive hour long infomercials, they were able to prove their capabilities. 
D)  Wealth is only earned through hard work and leadership, and this is reflected in television ads. 
E)  It has allowed them to influence public policy without even being in office by attacking competitors. 
A)  It has allowed them to enhance their image and become famous within the state. 
B)  They were able to "buy" their elections by flooding television channels with ads. 
C)  Through the use of expensive hour long infomercials, they were able to prove their capabilities. 
D)  Wealth is only earned through hard work and leadership, and this is reflected in television ads. 
E)  It has allowed them to influence public policy without even being in office by attacking competitors.

Question 17

Most Texas voters get to know a candidate through

Accepted Answer

A)  televised images. 
B)  print media. 
C)  radio spots. 
D)  personal contact. 
E)  Internet images. 
A)  televised images. 
B)  print media. 
C)  radio spots. 
D)  personal contact. 
E)  Internet images.

Question 18

Perhaps the greatest potential for media influence in Austin is their influence over

Accepted Answer

A)  the perception of which legislative leader may emerge from the pack. 
B)  the ethical conduct of legislators and other public officials. 
C)  the perception of legislators as hard workers. 
D)  how often the legislature meets in session. 
E)  lobbyists' and interest groups' access to politicians. 
A)  the perception of which legislative leader may emerge from the pack. 
B)  the ethical conduct of legislators and other public officials. 
C)  the perception of legislators as hard workers. 
D)  how often the legislature meets in session. 
E)  lobbyists' and interest groups' access to politicians.

Question 19

Campaign strategy for most major candidates includes scheduling daily appearances such as visiting a school with ________ in mind, despite it only providing superficial coverage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet media 
B)  print media 
C)  radio newscasts 
D)  travel plans 
E)  television newscasts 
A)  Internet media 
B)  print media 
C)  radio newscasts 
D)  travel plans 
E)  television newscasts

Question 20

Discuss at least two of the more significant changes in the ownership patterns of Texas newspapers, including the consequences of these changes.

Accepted Answer

One significant change in the ownership

Most traditional journalists believe their job is to be as ________ as possible when reporting the news.

The U.S.Founding Fathers recognized that a free press is an independent conduit of information that is essential to making a representative democracy work.

The knowledge that ________ get similar tips is a source of pressure for journalists.

Why is the "horse race" approach to covering a campaign often criticized?

For the most part, Texas newspapers have failed to maintain considerable editorial autonomy under national management.

People such as late CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite believe that declining objectivity in television coverage of political campaigns and an increasing number of ads

What trend is expected to occur with the consumption of media in the coming years?

The primary source of news for most Texans is now

The media sets the agenda for public policy by the stories it chooses to cover.

The Public Information Act requires a governmental body to post advance notices of all its meetings to the public.

Briefly describe the media's influence over the ethical conduct of public officials.How do journalistic ethics vary among different types of media?

In reporting Clayton William's "weather and rape" story, the press took into consideration

Individuals and groups argue that the media are biased.What evidence can you offer to support or negate these claims? Discuss the extent to which you believe the Texas media to be biased and give specific examples to support your view.

During any legislative session in Texas, numerous attempts are usually made to

By using the media, it is possible to legally buy an election in Texas.

How have wealthy candidates such as Bill Clements and Clayton Williams used their money on television to advance their campaigns?

Most Texas voters get to know a candidate through

Perhaps the greatest potential for media influence in Austin is their influence over

Campaign strategy for most major candidates includes scheduling daily appearances such as visiting a school with ________ in mind, despite it only providing superficial coverage.

Discuss at least two of the more significant changes in the ownership patterns of Texas newspapers, including the consequences of these changes.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

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Exam 5: The mass media in texas politics

Most traditional journalists believe their job is to be as ________ as possible when reporting the news.

The U.S.Founding Fathers recognized that a free press is an independent conduit of information that is essential to making a representative democracy work.

The knowledge that ________ get similar tips is a source of pressure for journalists.

Why is the "horse race" approach to covering a campaign often criticized?

For the most part, Texas newspapers have failed to maintain considerable editorial autonomy under national management.

People such as late CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite believe that declining objectivity in television coverage of political campaigns and an increasing number of ads

What trend is expected to occur with the consumption of media in the coming years?

The primary source of news for most Texans is now

The media sets the agenda for public policy by the stories it chooses to cover.

The Public Information Act requires a governmental body to post advance notices of all its meetings to the public.

Briefly describe the media's influence over the ethical conduct of public officials.How do journalistic ethics vary among different types of media?

In reporting Clayton William's "weather and rape" story, the press took into consideration

Individuals and groups argue that the media are biased.What evidence can you offer to support or negate these claims? Discuss the extent to which you believe the Texas media to be biased and give specific examples to support your view.

During any legislative session in Texas, numerous attempts are usually made to

By using the media, it is possible to legally buy an election in Texas.

How have wealthy candidates such as Bill Clements and Clayton Williams used their money on television to advance their campaigns?

Most Texas voters get to know a candidate through

Perhaps the greatest potential for media influence in Austin is their influence over

Campaign strategy for most major candidates includes scheduling daily appearances such as visiting a school with ________ in mind, despite it only providing superficial coverage.

Discuss at least two of the more significant changes in the ownership patterns of Texas newspapers, including the consequences of these changes.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters