What is a negative consequence to horse-race journalism?

Ignores each candidate's proposals towards legislation/bettering America.

What is horse-race journalism?

Updating readers/viewers nonstop on ups/downs of competing candidates.

Which option best highlights the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in elections?

The FCC regulates media and oversees ownership to prevent monopolies.

What is political analysis?

A form of journalism that offers in-depth analysis and opinions on a topic.

What does it mean when the government is a watchdog?

Keeping an eye on government or industry.

During the Watergate scandal, what role did the Washington Post play through its investigate journalism?

Exposed the scandal, holds the government accountable and prompting action.

What is the definition of media bias?

When the media provides information from only one viewpoint.

Which of the following best describes the role of the media in American politics?

It connects people to the government.

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What is a negative consequence to horse-race journalism?
It points third-party candidates as incapable of being president.
Ignores each candidate's proposals towards legislation/bettering America.
This type of media favors the Republican party.
It highlights who is falling behind in the campaign and who is leading.
2
The gatekeeper role of the media means it always presents every issue equally.
False
True
3
In 1960-2014 how much has the average risen in television stations?
90
1000
564
200
4
BONUS: When was Mr. Usher's birthday?
May 5
May 7
May 6
May 8
5
What is horse-race journalism?
Journalism that emphasizes personal lives of politicians over public duties
Updating readers/viewers nonstop on ups/downs of competing candidates.
Reporting about horse racing events and statistics in sports journalism.
Journalism focused on rural life and culture in agricultural communities.
6
What is the case that marked the beginning of free press in America?
McDonald vs. Chicago
Brown vs. Board of Education
Plessy vs. Ferguson
The Trial of John Peter Zenger
7
Which option best highlights the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in elections?
FCC regulates campaign finance to ensure fair election funding and spending
The FCC was a popular news channel in 1934.
The FCC oversees media to ensure content is fact-checked and unbiased.
The FCC regulates media and oversees ownership to prevent monopolies.
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What is political analysis?
Secret process where politicians use prophecies to predict elections.
A method of judging politicians by their parties or fashion.
A form of journalism that offers in-depth analysis and opinions on a topic.
A study of which politicians do the best impressions of historical figures.
9
What are the big 3 networks?
Fox, ABC, CNN
PBS, HBO, Showtime
ABC, CBS, NBC
CNN, Fox News, MSNBC
10
What does it mean when the government is a watchdog?
The government trains dogs to protect citizens from criminals.
Keeping an eye on government or industry.
The government sends out representatives to watch people while they sleep.
The gov runs a reality show monitoring daily lives of citizens to entertain
11
During the Watergate scandal, what role did the Washington Post play through its investigate journalism?
Acted as an unbiased reporter, present events without influencing opinions.
Exposed the scandal, holds the government accountable and prompting action.
Distanced itself from the scandal/reporting on sensitive political matters.
Sensationalized the scandal to boost readership, disregarding the impact.
12
What is the definition of media bias?
When the media reports facts without any opinion.
When the media provides information from only one viewpoint.
When the media focuses only on local news.
When the media reports information from multiple perspectives.
13
Which of the following best describes the role of the media in American politics?
It focuses mainly on entertainment.
It just reports facts and doesn't affect opinions.
It is controlled by the government.
It connects people to the government.

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