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Which of the following scenarios is an example of how the media can act as a linkage institution?

A television network airs the results of public opinion poll projecting the winner of the 2016 presidential election

Which of the following scenarios is an example of how the media influences political participation?

After watching a debate between experts about a bill up for a vote in the House, Josie calls her senator to ask her to vote against the bill if it makes it to the Senate.

Which of the following is a consequence of consumer-driven media outlets?

An increase in sensational stories and attack journalism rather than factual reporting

Regarding the above excerpt, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?

Horse race journalism is a more effective tool for informing voters and attracting their participation when applied to primary elections instead of general elections

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of ideologically-oriented programming?

People are more likely to choose a program that matches their ideology, filtering the news they receive.

Which of the following accurately describes a trend of public trust in the federal government from 1958 to 2017?

Public trust has generally declined, rising briefly during periods of economic growth and the 9/11 crisis

Which linkage institution is primarily responsible for keeping the electorate informed about political issues, policymaking, and leadership transitions in government?

news media

Based on the excerpt above, which of the following statements would Kennedy have most likely agreed with in terms of both the ideals of, and challenges for, the US republic?

An independent media must provide accurate information and commentary that uphold democratic principles and civil society

Which of the following best explains the danger that "attack journalism" poses to political participation?

By treating government officials and candidates as targets to be stalked in pursuit of scandal, attack journalists create the impression that all politicians are ineffective and untrustworthy

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the trend in the chart?

Increased uncertainty among consumers over the credibility of news sources and information

Which of the following media developments from 1958 to 2017 has most likely contributed to the trend in public trust of the federal government?

Increased use of investigative and attack journalism to discredit politicians

Which of the following is a true statement about the role media plays in providing citizens with political knowledge?

It enhances people's access to political information so they can make thoughtful decisions about their representatives and policy.

Which of the following provides the most accurate explanation of how increased media choices have affected partisan polarization?

It gives people several options of where they get their news from, leading them to choose media that aligns with their ideological beliefs.

Which of the following impacts on political participation has resulted from the decrease in barriers to publishing on the internet?

It has allowed people with little or no political experience or connections to have significant influence on elections

Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on a comparison of the trends in the chart and your knowledge of political beliefs and behavior?

Media coverage and commentary on political events influence political beliefs and behavior

Which of the following statements is reflected in the data in the chart?

More than half of US adults report that they often see inaccurate political news online

The data displayed in the infographic best supports which of the following statements?

Since 1983, American news sources have become concentrated in the hands of a few companies

In reference to the above excerpt, which of the following events most clearly supports the criticism of how public opinion polls are typically used during political campaign news coverage?

The 2016 presidential election

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the change illustrated in the infographic?

The range of viewpoints expressed in news coverage has diminished

Which of the following statements best explains how this 1894 political cartoon of reporters rushing their stories to print applies to news reporting today?

There is no such thing as completely objective journalism

Which of the following statements would the cartoon's author most agree with even in the context of today's news coverage?

To ensure accountability by government and news outlets, citizens must learn to distinguish objective and truthful news from biased and false reporting

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information shown in the chart?

Trump and Clinton voters consumed most of their campaign news from different sources

Horse race journalism is best defined as which of the following?

When the media focuses on who is winning an election rather than on policy agendas and debates