american politis quiz #3
Which of the following statements about the media is correct?
U.S. media companies earn most of their revenue from subscriptions, although revenue from advertising has been increasing
How do values or beliefs differ from political attitudes or opinions?
Values or beliefs make up a person's basic orientation to politics and are not limited to the political arena, while attitudes or opinions are views about particular issues, persons, or events.
Which of the following statements about the major forces shaping public opinion is true?
White evangelical Protestants are more likely to hold conservative views, while those without any religious affiliation are more likely to hold liberal views.
Where do most Americans receive their news?
news aggregators, like Google News
Public-opinion polls sometimes do not reflect the general population due to
social desirability effects.
How has partisan polarization affected the media?
Many mainstream news sources are not explicitly ideologically biased in one direction or another. Rather, most are centrist.
Which of the following statements about government responsiveness to public opinion is correct?
Many studies find that government is responsive to public opinion, especially on high-profile issues
Why do more affluent and educated Americans typically exert greater influence over government officials and public policy?
More affluent and educated people are more likely to vote and engage in other political activities, such as donating to campaigns, which gives them sway over elected officials.
How do political parties influence political attitudes and opinions?
Most Americans filter their opinions and attitudes through their partisanship.
How does liberal political ideology differ from conservative political ideology?
Most liberals support greater government intervention in the economy than do most conservatives.
How can public-opinion polls influence elections?
Poll results can create a bandwagon effect in which people are convinced to support a candidate identified as the probable victor.
How do the media influence American politics?
The media influence what issues Americans think about through gatekeeping and agenda-setting and how Americans think about the issues through priming and framing of news coverage
What effect has "Big Tech" had on news media?
There has been a significant reduction in "fake news" stories as tech companies typically vet every story on their websites.
Which of these statements regarding Americans' trust in the media is true?
Those with greater trust in national news organizations tend to be more likely to see the news media as gaining influence, while those with low levels of trust tend to see it waning.