Government Review 11

Which agency regulates broadcast media?

Federal Communications Commission

The fairness doctrine required that

broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints.

All the following are important roles for the media in American democracy EXCEPT

enabling privately owned companies to advertise their products to the public.

The term "fake news" is most accurately characterized as

false news stories circulated to generate ad revenue or to benefit one political candidate or party over another.

Large media conglomerates, such as the Hearst, McClatchy, and Gannett corporations, own approximately ________ percent of daily newspapers.

75

Which of the following is a good example of a media monopoly?

Disney

The Pentagon Papers were released as a result of

a leak by a minor Defense Department staffer.

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues would be an example of ________ journalism.

niche

Priming refers to the

process of preparing the public to bring specific criteria to mind when evaluating a politician or issue.

The media are sometimes referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because

they provide a check on the power of government and political leaders.