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Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day’s events in news coverage are called ________. |
sound bites |
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Why do radio stations repeat the news so often throughout the day? |
The audience is constantly changing since most people listen to the radio in their cars. |
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Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage. |
tv |
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Much of the national news that is published in local newspapers is provided by ________. |
the Associated Press |
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Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows? |
conservatives |
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Large media conglomerates own approximately ________ percent of daily newspapers. |
75 |
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Most local newspapers get their national news from ________. |
wire services |
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Which of the following is NOT a national newspaper? |
Time |
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What has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade? |
the corporate consolidation of news media into a small number of conglomerates |
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The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether |
there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions. |
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Which of the following statements best describes the changing ownership patterns in the American media? |
There has been a recent trend toward homogenization of national news as conglomerates have come to own a larger and larger percentage of media outlets. |
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Daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called _______ |
digital citizens |
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The penny press |
both a and b |
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________ is the niche leader inside the Beltway |
politico |
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Niche journalism refers to |
news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation. |
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"Filter bubbles" appear when |
search engines automatically screen out information that might challenge or broaden our worldview. |
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Which of the following is NOT a reason that Americans prefer online news? |
the accuracy and objectivity of the information found online |
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One positive consequence of the decline in traditional newspapers and Washington, D.C., bureaus is the |
revival of local news coverage. |
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The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news EXCEPT |
a reduction in the diversity of perspectives that can potentially be heard. |
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Google News and Real Clear Politics are good examples of ________. |
news aggregators |
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A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of ________ journalism. |
niche |
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________ is generally regarded as a conservative news broadcasting service. |
Fox News |
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Which of the following statements best describes the media’s role in the Watergate affair? |
Relentless investigations by journalists revealed various abuses of power by President Nixon and led to his resignation. |
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A majority of newspaper reporters identify themselves as ________. |
liberals |
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The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called ________. |
agenda setting |
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"Marriage equality" is an illustration of ________. |
framing |
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When journalists focus on a candidate’s relative standing in the polls instead of substantive issues they are demonstrating ________ coverage. |
horse race |
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Which of the following statements is true? |
Individuals customize the political information they receive through their choices of news outlets. |
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The media can set the political agenda in the United States by |
identifying an issue as a problem that must be solved. |
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The most important selection bias in news is the ________. |
audience appeal of a story |
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Besides their ideological biases, journalists also exhibit selection biases in favor of news stories they view as |
having a great deal of dramatic or entertainment value. |
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The Pentagon Papers were released as a result of |
a leak by a minor Defense Department staffer. |
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________ has released thousands of secret government documents. |
WikiLeaks |
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The press release was created |
in the early twentieth century by a public relations firm working for a railroad. |
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The Vietnam War initiated the growth of ________ journalism. |
adversarial |
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Which of the following statements about leaks is FALSE? |
Leaks never occurred before the George W. Bush administration. |
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why a free media is necessary to democratic government? |
A free media is needed to ensure economic equality. |
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The________ regulates broadcast media. |
Federal Communications Commission |
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Which of the following is regulated by the federal government? |
television |
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The ________ provides candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages. |
equal time rule |
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The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Company v. FCC (1969) upheld ________. |
the right to rebuttal |
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The Fairness Doctrine required that |
broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints. |
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In 1985, the federal government stopped enforcing the ________, arguing that it was no longer necessary due to the increasing number of television and radio stations. |
Fairness Doctrine |
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The proliferation of news sources in recent years has |
encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance. |
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the government and the media in the United States today? |
The government does not own but regulates the content and ownership of broadcast media. |
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The Communications Decency Act was struck down by the Supreme Court because it violated the |
First Amendment’s right to freedom of speech. |
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If a radio station aired a personal attack against a candidate but refused to allow the same candidate the opportunity to respond to that attack on its station, the station would be violating the ________. |
right of rebuttal |
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Which statement about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is FALSE? |
The FCC was established in 1949 by President Harry Truman. |
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Which statement about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is FALSE? |
The act required broadcasters who aired programs on controversial issues to provide time for opposing views. |
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