The Media and Politics / Quiz

For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select three answers. to generate donations to organize supporters to limit criticism to solicit support to pass legislation

to generate donations to organize supporters to solicit support

How has the Internet most changed the way voters interact with campaigns? It has enabled voters to participate more actively. It has encouraged voters to consider issues more. It has generated greater criticism of campaigns. It has increased voting rates and support for candidates.

It has enabled voters to participate more actively.

What information is published in the Congressional Record? Policy statements of members of Congress Commentaries appearing on news networks Debates that occurred within Congress Results of public opinion polls

Debates that occurred within Congress

Which statement best describes the media's role in informing the public on government affairs? The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws. The media's constant presentation of information requires that the public gain a comprehensive understanding of policy. The media works hard to ensure that everyone has access to the same information at all times. The media's experts develop highly informed opinions about current events to ensure that people make the right decisions.

The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws.

The Internet and social media have increased the level of interactions between politicians and citizens, but how has their use changed the nature of the interactions? Their use has made interactions more volatile. Their use has structured the nature of the interactions. Their use has increased the formality of the interactions. Their use has required citizens to be proactive.

Their use has required citizens to be proactive.

How might opinion polls negatively affect voter behaviors? They often sway voters' opinions on the issues. They can motivate people to not vote. They frequently influence voters' stance on the candidates. They persuade people to vote for particular issues and candidates.

They can motivate people to not vote.

Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media? They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies. They ensure that a campaign's message is accurately presented. They enable campaigns to sample public opinion. They facilitate clear communication.

They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.

What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens? ask for donations promote policies encourage debate win votes

promote policies

Which of these are forms of mass media? Select four answers. newspapers radio television telephone calls personal e-mails magazines

radio television magazines

Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public? the ability to actively participate in policy making the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers the ability to try to influence policy decisions the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process

the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process