What role did television play in the 1950s?

Promoting consumer culture and shaping public opinion

What is adversarialism in journalism?

Criticizing government or corporations

During the Great Depression, how did Franklin D. Roosevelt use radio?

To promote New Deal policies and keep the nation united

How does social media differ from traditional news outlets?

It allows for interactive exchanges of information

What is a redistributive policy?

Reallocates resources to poorer groups

What does a revenue shortfall mean?

Tax revenue falls short of projections

What was a key feature of the Affordable Care Act?

States could not be forced to expand Medicaid

What is selective exposure in media?

Choosing news sources that align with personal views

Why does Texas avoid a personal income tax?

To attract residents and businesses

What defines a “digital citizen”?

A daily internet user who gets most information online

What is a heuristic device?

A shortcut for understanding complex concepts

What type of reporting was a hallmark of the Progressive Era (1890–1920)?

Sensational reporting and investigative journalism

What is 'No Pass, No Play'?

Students must pass classes to join extracurriculars

What is an example of privatization in Texas?

Toll roads operated by private companies

more you earn, the higher the tax rate

Requiring work to receive welfare benefits

How did the Vietnam War impact journalism in the 1960s?

It marked the rise of adversarial journalism

How does “framing” influence media consumers?

It shapes how the public interprets news events

What describes Texas’ dual-budgeting system?

Budgets are prepared by both the executive and legislative branches

What describes the concept of “agenda setting” by the media?

Drawing attention to specific topics, such as war with Germany

What is the Robin Hood Plan?

Redistributing funds from wealthy districts to poorer ones

What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) accomplish?

Ended state-imposed segregation

What was the focus of San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez?

Equity in school funding based on property taxes

What is “niche journalism”?

News reporting targeted at a specific audience or ideology

What was a characteristic of the Penny Press?

Affordable newspapers with wide circulation

Which of the following describes the New York Tribune's mission in the mid-1800s?

Advocating for reforms like anti-slavery and women’s rights

What is the poverty threshold?

The income level below which a family is considered poor

What welfare program was introduced during the New Deal?

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)

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1
Which tax is based on the ability to pay?
Regressive Tax
Flat Tax
Progressive Tax
Consumption Tax
2
What is the second-largest allocation in Texas’ budget?
Education
Welfare
Parks and Recreation
Public Safety
3
Revenue Shortfall
all of the above
real estate fluctuations
Collapse of oil prices in the mid-1980s
Inflation
4
What role did television play in the 1950s?
Only airing government-approved programming
Broadcasting primarily educational content
Promoting consumer culture and shaping public opinion
Encouraging radio audiences to switch media
5
Who benefits from Medicaid?
Low-income families
Seniors over 65
Federal workers
All taxpayers
6
What is adversarialism in journalism?
Criticizing government or corporations
Emphasizing entertainment
Supporting government policies
Avoiding controversy
7
Which of the following is an example of a user fee in Texas?
State income tax
Medicaid premiums
College tuition
School supplies
8
Great Recession
Texas fell under a great depression
Texas was less affected
Texas was more affected
The U.S did good
9
During the Great Depression, how did Franklin D. Roosevelt use radio?
To announce the end of Prohibition
To give live commentary on stock market updates
To promote New Deal policies and keep the nation united
To broadcast exclusively to rural communities
10
What caused the Great Recession (2008)?
Housing market collapse
Reduced tax revenues
tock market boom
Oil price collapse
11
How does social media differ from traditional news outlets?
It avoids all forms of political content
It allows for interactive exchanges of information
It is restricted to short, non-interactive posts
It is exclusively used for professional journalism
12
What milestone did the New York Times reach in 1841?
Introduction of subscription paywalls
First radio broadcast
Coverage of the Vietnam War
10,000 circulation
13
What is a redistributive policy?
Reallocates resources to poorer groups
Cuts taxes for businesses
Increases national debt
Expands government jobs
14
What does a revenue shortfall mean?
Federal aid is reduced
Tax revenue falls short of projections
Taxes are too high, Surplus funding
Tax revenue falls short of projections
15
Which president was the first to effectively use radio to connect with the public?
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
16
What was a key feature of the Affordable Care Act?
Universal Medicare
Free healthcare for all
Federal control of all hospitals
States could not be forced to expand Medicaid
17
What is selective exposure in media?
Choosing news sources that align with personal views
Avoiding media entirely
Relying on government news
Changing views frequently
18
What innovation did CNN bring to journalism in 1980?
Only niche journalism
Real-time social media interaction
Weekly exclusive news magazines
24-hour news coverage
19
Why does Texas avoid a personal income tax?
To reduce healthcare costs
To comply with federal law
To attract residents and businesses
To expand public transportation
20
What defines a “digital citizen”?
A daily internet user who gets most information online
A reader of only government-approved content
Someone who only engages with print newspapers
A journalist dedicated to covering local news
21
What caused Texas’ budget crisis in the 1980s?
Collapse of oil prices
Decline in education funding
Reduction in sales tax rates
Housing market collapse
22
What is a heuristic device?
A tax policy
A government app
A type of budget
A shortcut for understanding complex concepts
23
What media innovation became popular in the 1920s?
Newspapers
Television
Radio
Internet
24
What type of reporting was a hallmark of the Progressive Era (1890–1920)?
Sensational reporting and investigative journalism
Reporting designed to avoid controversy
Exclusive celebrity interviews
Strictly sports coverage
25
What era saw investigative journalism rise?
1980s
1890s
1920s
1950s
26
What is 'No Pass, No Play'?
Students must pass classes to join extracurriculars
GPA thresholds for graduation
Classes must meet state averages
Teachers must review grades weekly
27
What is an example of privatization in Texas?
Creating new welfare programs
Increasing public schools
Toll roads operated by private companies
Expanding government housing
28
Proegressive Tax
more you earn, the higher the tax rate
the more you ear the lover the tax rate
the less you earn the higher the tax rate
the less you earn you don't pay taxes
29
What is workfare?
Free welfare programs
Reduced taxes for poor families
Education-only welfare
Requiring work to receive welfare benefits
30
How did the Vietnam War impact journalism in the 1960s?
Journalists avoided controversial coverage
It marked the rise of adversarial journalism
Reporting focused solely on troop successes
It decreased public interest in war reporting
31
How does “framing” influence media consumers?
It replaces primary sources with entertainment
It ensures neutrality in reporting
It shapes how the public interprets news events
It hides key information from readers
32
What describes Texas’ dual-budgeting system?
Counties control budgets independently
Only the governor prepares the budget
Budgets are prepared by both the executive and legislative branches
Federal government controls the state budget
33
What describes the concept of “agenda setting” by the media?
Drawing attention to specific topics, such as war with Germany
Presenting unverified information to promote fear
Preparing audiences to reject certain political ideologies
Reporting only on what audiences demand
34
Which group benefits from Medicare?
Veterans
Low-income families
Seniors aged 65 and older
Children
35
What is the largest allocation in Texas’ budget?
Transportation
Infrastructure
Defense
Healthcare
36
What is the Robin Hood Plan?
Redistributing funds from wealthy districts to poorer ones
Increasing school taxes,
Creating charter schools
Reducing federal aid
37
What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) accomplish?
Ensured equal property tax funding
Ended state-imposed segregation
Increased teacher salaries
Expanded private schools
38
What was the focus of San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez?
Ending segregation
Equity in school funding based on property taxes
Federal funding of education
Expanding charter schools
39
What is the first step in policy-making?
Policy Adoption
Policy Formation
Problem Identification
Policy Evaluation
40
What is “niche journalism”?
News reporting targeted at a specific audience or ideology
Randomly selected topics for diverse audiences
Only reporting on breaking news events
Media coverage restricted to politics
41
How much is the Gasoline Tax?
.10 per gallon
.40 per gallo
.20 per gallon
.30 per gallon
42
What step evaluates if a policy was effective?
Policy Formation
Problem Identification
Policy Evaluation
Implementation
43
What does rational choice theory emphasize?
Ignoring resources
Supporting privatization
Weighing costs and benefits
Favoring tradition
44
What is Texas’ primary budget called?
Federal Reserve Fund
General Funds
Rainy Day Fund
Capital Expenditure Fund
45
What is Texas’ number one source of tax revenue?
Estate Tax
Gas Tax
Property Tax
Sales Tax
46
What was a characteristic of the Penny Press?
Affordable newspapers with wide circulation
Newspapers that only focused on luxury audiences
Exclusively political reporting with no public interest stories
Online editions targeting digital users
47
Which of the following describes the New York Tribune's mission in the mid-1800s?
Focusing solely on local news
Creating fictional stories for entertainment
Avoiding any political or social advocacy
Advocating for reforms like anti-slavery and women’s rights
48
What is the poverty threshold?
A minimum wage requirement
The income level below which a family is considered poor
State-set poverty level
The average national income
49
What welfare program was introduced during the New Deal?
Medicare
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
Supplemental Security Income
Medicaid

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