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.