What is the "watchdog function" of the media?

To monitor government activities and hold leaders accountable

Which of these statements about media and politics is TRUE?

Politicians can use media to influence public opinion

Any communication that reaches and influences people widely

What is selection bias?

Choosing to cover or ignore certain stories

What is a key sign of fake news?

Shocking headlines and unclear sources

Which of the following is an example of loaded language?

"The corrupt politician destroyed the economy!"

Why is press freedom important in a democracy?

It allows for diverse opinions and government accountability

What is the impact of media bias on society?

It shapes public opinion and voter decisions

Which of the following is considered a highly reliable news source?

Established newspapers like The New York Times

What is "media bias"?

When the media unfairly supports one side of an issue

What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

Misinformation is unintentional; disinformation is deliberate

What is the purpose of media

Information sharing, entertainment, and public discussion

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Unit 6 Media Literacy

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1
What is the "watchdog function" of the media?
To ensure all media outlets make a profit
To protect the government from criticism
To entertain the public
To monitor government activities and hold leaders accountable
2
Which of these statements about media and politics is TRUE?
Social media is always a reliable source of news
Media always presents unbiased information
Fake news has no impact on elections
Politicians can use media to influence public opinion
3
What does the First Amendment protect regarding media?
Freedom of the press
The right to spread misinformation
Only social media platforms
Government control over the press
4
Which organization oversees media regulations in the U.S.?
CDC
CIA
FCC
FDA
5
What is media?
Any communication that reaches and influences people widely
Only newspapers and radio
Only social media
Only TV news
6
What is selection bias?
Manipulating photos
Using positive imagery
Using emotionally charged words
Choosing to cover or ignore certain stories
7
What is a key sign of fake news?
Well-researched facts
Shocking headlines and unclear sources
Peer-reviewed sources
Balanced reporting
8
Which of the following is NOT a type of media
Digital
Social
Traditional
Private
9
Which of the following is an example of loaded language?
"The weather is cold today."
"Scientists discovered a new planet."
"A new policy was introduced."
"The corrupt politician destroyed the economy!"
10
Why is press freedom important in a democracy?
It allows the government to control information
It ensures that citizens stay uninformed
It allows for diverse opinions and government accountability
It only benefits journalists
11
What is the impact of media bias on society?
It shapes public opinion and voter decisions
It eliminates misinformation
It has no impact on people's views
It makes all news sources more reliable
12
Which of the following is considered a highly reliable news source?
Memes
TikTok videos
Random screenshots from the internet
Established newspapers like The New York Times
13
What is "media bias"?
When media companies lose money
When the media unfairly supports one side of an issue
When people don’t watch the news
When media companies refuse to cover any political stories
14
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Disinformation is accidental, while misinformation is planned
They mean the same thing
Neither affects public opinion
Misinformation is unintentional; disinformation is deliberate
15
What is the purpose of media
Information sharing, entertainment, and public discussion
To spread rumors
To spread government propaganda
To make money for corporations

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