Question 1

Newspaper reporters in the twenty-first century are much quicker

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A)  to accept information provided by public and governmental officials. 
B)  to reject information from public interest groups. 
C)  to question the motives of any government official or politician providing information to them. 
D)  to accept information coming from Washington, but not information coming from Austin. 
E)  to reject information from any government official or politician. 
A)  to accept information provided by public and governmental officials. 
B)  to reject information from public interest groups. 
C)  to question the motives of any government official or politician providing information to them. 
D)  to accept information coming from Washington, but not information coming from Austin. 
E)  to reject information from any government official or politician.

Question 2

With the proliferation of news sources in recent years, is there any indication that today's voters are better informed and more attentive to politics and current events than past voters? Explain.

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The proliferation of news sources in rec

Question 3

Stories about government scandal and political corruption are rarely displayed on

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Through much of the twentieth century, major newspapers in Texas were

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A)  inactive spectators of the people who ran the state. 
B)  active members of the conservative establishment that ran the state. 
C)  neither supportive nor hostile to those who ran the state. 
D)  active members of the liberal establishment that ran the state. 
E)  active members of the liberal democrats who hoped to run the state. 
A)  inactive spectators of the people who ran the state. 
B)  active members of the conservative establishment that ran the state. 
C)  neither supportive nor hostile to those who ran the state. 
D)  active members of the liberal establishment that ran the state. 
E)  active members of the liberal democrats who hoped to run the state.

Question 5

Subjective decisions by a newspaper editor or television producer affect the final news product and determine whether it is perceived as fair.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"The concern about statehouse coverage-indeed, about newspaper retrenchment in general-is not just the declining number of reporters, but deterioration in the quality of journalism," wrote Professor Paul Starr.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Public relation firms help politicians by spinning their messages to put the candidate in the best possible light, sometimes skewing figures that make the message partially untrue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Where a story is placed is usually determined by the media outlet's perception of how much ______ is interested in a given story.

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A)  the public 
B)  the reporter 
C)  the government 
D)  the competition 
E)  the governor 
A)  the public 
B)  the reporter 
C)  the government 
D)  the competition 
E)  the governor

Question 9

Legislators and public officials are very closemouthed so it is difficult for the Capitol press corps to get information for stories.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What role do the media play in the policymaking process? Discuss the media's role, giving specific examples.

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The media plays a significant role in th

Question 11

By selecting which events ________ help(s) define what is important for the public.

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A)  to go to and how expensive they are, the legislature 
B)  to produce and how well attended they are, the party machine 
C)  to attend and how to approach legislators, lobbying groups 
D)  to sponsor and how well attended they are, interest groups 
E)  to report on and how comprehensively to cover them, the media 
A)  to go to and how expensive they are, the legislature 
B)  to produce and how well attended they are, the party machine 
C)  to attend and how to approach legislators, lobbying groups 
D)  to sponsor and how well attended they are, interest groups 
E)  to report on and how comprehensively to cover them, the media

Question 12

Many contend that Texas citizens are not well informed about state government and issues.If true, what kind of future do you predict for Texas if the public's attentiveness to policymaking remains as it is today? Give specific examples to support your view.

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If Texas citizens continue to lack aware

Question 13

The primary information links between those who govern and those who are governed are

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A)  press secretaries. 
B)  spin doctors. 
C)  government newsletters. 
D)  the news media. 
E)  political blogs. 
A)  press secretaries. 
B)  spin doctors. 
C)  government newsletters. 
D)  the news media. 
E)  political blogs.

Question 14

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas

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A)  is a government agency that distributes transcripts and videos of meetings to the public. 
B)  is an organization run by former state legislators that is present at all state meetings. 
C)  is a nonprofit corporation that advises news people on open meetings and open record rights. 
D)  was banned from state meetings in 2006 following repeated outburst from its members. 
E)  was responsible for drafting the Public Information Act. 
A)  is a government agency that distributes transcripts and videos of meetings to the public. 
B)  is an organization run by former state legislators that is present at all state meetings. 
C)  is a nonprofit corporation that advises news people on open meetings and open record rights. 
D)  was banned from state meetings in 2006 following repeated outburst from its members. 
E)  was responsible for drafting the Public Information Act.

Question 15

In the 1990 and 2002 Texas governor races, some of the worst characteristics of contemporary political campaigning occurred, including

Accepted Answer

A)  negative television ads, distorted television coverage, and identity theft. 
B)  personal attacks on the character and integrity of the candidates and bribery. 
C)  distortion of the candidates' public records, identity theft, and personal attacks. 
D)  distorted television coverage, identity theft, and bribery. 
E)  negative television ads, character and integrity attacks, and distortion of the candidates' public records. 
A)  negative television ads, distorted television coverage, and identity theft. 
B)  personal attacks on the character and integrity of the candidates and bribery. 
C)  distortion of the candidates' public records, identity theft, and personal attacks. 
D)  distorted television coverage, identity theft, and bribery. 
E)  negative television ads, character and integrity attacks, and distortion of the candidates' public records.

Question 16

Despite the media's efforts, only a small percentage of Texans attempt to keep up with what their elected officials in Austin are doing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individual news bureaus range in size from several staffers for the Associated Press and the larger newspapers to one-person operations for smaller organizations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are about 160 television stations in fifty markets in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because the soundness of any governmental policy or program is affected by those who design and administer it, most members of the Capitol press corps are very serious about their role as

Accepted Answer

A)  role models for future political leaders. 
B)  watchdogs over the behavior of government officials. 
C)  influential members of society, as they have the power to sway the public's opinion. 
D)  biased political observers, attempting to influence the policy of government. 
E)  objective reporters, seeking to report the actions of the government with zero spin. 
A)  role models for future political leaders. 
B)  watchdogs over the behavior of government officials. 
C)  influential members of society, as they have the power to sway the public's opinion. 
D)  biased political observers, attempting to influence the policy of government. 
E)  objective reporters, seeking to report the actions of the government with zero spin.

Question 20

Describe at least three ways in which modern political campaigns are shaped by the mass media.Give specific examples that compare modern campaigns and the modern media to past campaigns and earlier types of media.

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1. Instantaneous communication: Modern p

Newspaper reporters in the twenty-first century are much quicker

With the proliferation of news sources in recent years, is there any indication that today's voters are better informed and more attentive to politics and current events than past voters? Explain.

Stories about government scandal and political corruption are rarely displayed on

Through much of the twentieth century, major newspapers in Texas were

Subjective decisions by a newspaper editor or television producer affect the final news product and determine whether it is perceived as fair.

"The concern about statehouse coverage-indeed, about newspaper retrenchment in general-is not just the declining number of reporters, but deterioration in the quality of journalism," wrote Professor Paul Starr.

Public relation firms help politicians by spinning their messages to put the candidate in the best possible light, sometimes skewing figures that make the message partially untrue.

Where a story is placed is usually determined by the media outlet's perception of how much ______ is interested in a given story.

Legislators and public officials are very closemouthed so it is difficult for the Capitol press corps to get information for stories.

What role do the media play in the policymaking process? Discuss the media's role, giving specific examples.

By selecting which events ________ help(s) define what is important for the public.

Many contend that Texas citizens are not well informed about state government and issues.If true, what kind of future do you predict for Texas if the public's attentiveness to policymaking remains as it is today? Give specific examples to support your view.

The primary information links between those who govern and those who are governed are

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas

In the 1990 and 2002 Texas governor races, some of the worst characteristics of contemporary political campaigning occurred, including

Despite the media's efforts, only a small percentage of Texans attempt to keep up with what their elected officials in Austin are doing.

Individual news bureaus range in size from several staffers for the Associated Press and the larger newspapers to one-person operations for smaller organizations.

There are about 160 television stations in fifty markets in Texas.

Because the soundness of any governmental policy or program is affected by those who design and administer it, most members of the Capitol press corps are very serious about their role as

Describe at least three ways in which modern political campaigns are shaped by the mass media.Give specific examples that compare modern campaigns and the modern media to past campaigns and earlier types of media.

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

Newspaper reporters in the twenty-first century are much quicker

With the proliferation of news sources in recent years, is there any indication that today's voters are better informed and more attentive to politics and current events than past voters? Explain.

Stories about government scandal and political corruption are rarely displayed on

Through much of the twentieth century, major newspapers in Texas were

Subjective decisions by a newspaper editor or television producer affect the final news product and determine whether it is perceived as fair.

"The concern about statehouse coverage-indeed, about newspaper retrenchment in general-is not just the declining number of reporters, but deterioration in the quality of journalism," wrote Professor Paul Starr.

Public relation firms help politicians by spinning their messages to put the candidate in the best possible light, sometimes skewing figures that make the message partially untrue.

Where a story is placed is usually determined by the media outlet's perception of how much ______ is interested in a given story.

Legislators and public officials are very closemouthed so it is difficult for the Capitol press corps to get information for stories.

What role do the media play in the policymaking process? Discuss the media's role, giving specific examples.

By selecting which events ________ help(s) define what is important for the public.

Many contend that Texas citizens are not well informed about state government and issues.If true, what kind of future do you predict for Texas if the public's attentiveness to policymaking remains as it is today? Give specific examples to support your view.

The primary information links between those who govern and those who are governed are

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas

In the 1990 and 2002 Texas governor races, some of the worst characteristics of contemporary political campaigning occurred, including

Despite the media's efforts, only a small percentage of Texans attempt to keep up with what their elected officials in Austin are doing.

Individual news bureaus range in size from several staffers for the Associated Press and the larger newspapers to one-person operations for smaller organizations.

There are about 160 television stations in fifty markets in Texas.

Because the soundness of any governmental policy or program is affected by those who design and administer it, most members of the Capitol press corps are very serious about their role as

Describe at least three ways in which modern political campaigns are shaped by the mass media.Give specific examples that compare modern campaigns and the modern media to past campaigns and earlier types of media.

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