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1
Why do media managers often choose certain news stories to run
To support government policies
To promote educational programs
To give equal coverage to all topics
To attract the most viewers, listeners, and readers.
2
How has modern media, especially television, changed who can run for office?
It has made it harder for new candidates to get noticed
It allows more people, who might not have run before, to enter politics
It has no real effect on political campaigns
It limits campaigns to only wealthy candidates
3
News media cameras don't track politician's every move.
False
True
4
Why would Politicians use leak?
To get votes.
To get attention from the media, increasing popularity.
To get people to like him
To change public opinion on an issue, or to gain favor with a reporter.
5
What often happens when the media highlight a problem like pollution or immigration?
Only experts pay attention
People expect government officials to take action
People lose interest quickly
The government ignores the issue
6
What role do the mass media play in relation to government activities?
They help promote government policies
They act as a "watchdog" by exposing government waste or corruption
They support political leaders in office
They avoid reporting on government issues
7
What determines the public agenda?
Ideas suggested by the public
Issues that get the most time, money, and effort from government leaders
News stories covered by local stations
Topics trending on social media
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In the United States, most mediaoutlets are _______ businesses, run to make aprofit.
Rich
Private
Poor
Public
9
How can the government control the information the media reports?
By restricting access to journalists
By classifying information as secret and limiting coverage
By providing exclusive stories to certain outlets
By encouraging media to report only positive stories
10
Generally the government cannot tell themedia what or what not to publish. What does this mean for reporters and editor?
That they can make money from this
That they must respect the government
That they are free to decide what they will say.
That they cannot post whatever
11
What is considered "Print media"?
Instagram
Radio
Google
Newspapers
12
How has the path to major political positions changed in recent years?
Political parties no longer allow new candidates
Only career politicians can run for office now
Candidates must first serve in local government
Celebrities from sports, media, or Hollywood can now enter politics quickly
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Why do journalists seek to "scoop" their rivals by breaking news first?
To increase their credibility with politicians
To become more successful and gain recognition
To support government agendas
To avoid competition with other media outlets
14
What does the term "press" refer to today?
Radio, television, the Internet, and print media
Government-controlled news outlets
Only newspapers and magazines
Print media only
15
Why do the media focus on stories about government misconduct?
To maintain a neutral stance on government issues
To avoid reporting on controversial topics
To attract audience and serve both their own and the public's interests
To support political leaders
16
The nation’s media are an importantinfluence on politics and government and also helpset the public agenda.
True
False
17
What does the First Amendment protect in relation to the media?
It allows the government to censor media content
It requires all media to report government-approved content
It limits the number of media outlets
It grants the media freedom from prior restraint or censorship
18
Why do media outlets try to reach the largest audience possible?
To charge more money for advertising
To provide more educational content
To spread political messages
To avoid competition with other outlets
19
What did "embedded" journalists report on during the war in Iraq?
Civilian protests against the war
The opinions of military leaders
Only government policies
Clashes with the enemy and daily life of the troops
20
Why is a free flow of information important for democracy?
It helps democracy thrive by allowing ideas to be shared freely
It allows for the protection of political leaders
It limits the role of the press in politics
It ensures the government controls the media
21
What is considered "Electronic media"?
Books
Newspapers
Magazine
The internet
22
What is the tension between American citizens and the government regarding information?
The government has no need for secrecy
Citizens need information but the government must keep secrets for security
Citizens want the government to control all media content
The media ignores national security concerns
23
Why did some critics feel the "embedded" journalism arrangement was problematic?
It focused too much on the soldiers' personal lives
It prevented journalists from reporting at all
It allowed the government to control news reporting on the war
It made it harder for journalists to report accurately
24
Why do many journalists go along with the practice of leaking information?
They are paid by political parties
They are required to by law
They benefit from reporting exclusive or “inside” information
They want to protect politicians
25
In the United States the ________ play an important role in influencing politics and government.
politics
athletes
mass media
citizens
