US Government and Citizenship Speedback 8
Which amendment leaves several important questions unanswered regarding the media and what they have the right to do?
First
Who was the first president to regularly appeal directly to the American public by broadcasting his own voice?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which of the following media channels has done the most to "democratize" the news, that is, make it easier for more people to both produce and obtain the news?
Internet
In which of the following media sources do citizens have the greatest chance to participate?
Internet and Web sites
What is the major advantage of campaign advertising?
It presents the candidate exactly as he/she wishes.
What was considered the first major opportunity for citizens to voice their views via the mass media?
Newspapers
Your friend complains to you about the partisan and biased nature of the media. Which of the following information could you share with him to help improve his outlook?
Partisanship in the media was much worse just after the country was founded.
The rise of cable television has decreased the power and audience of which group?
TV network news
How has the definition of newsworthy changed over time?
The media has become more relaxed about reporting information about the personal behavior of political leaders.
Which of the following is correct concerning the relationship between the press and politicians?
The press and politicians generally have an adversarial relationship, each having different goals.
Which of the following statements is not true of newspapers printed during the founding era in the United States?
They were impartial and shared all points of view as providers of information.
How does the author recommend you minimize media bias?
Watch multiple sources of news to get multiple viewpoints.
Which of the following news stories would Thomas Patterson most likely find out of order or that he would oppose during an election campaign?
a Washington sex scandal
Which media activity will afford a politician the greatest control over the content of the message received by citizens?
an appearance in a campaign advertisement
Which of the following would be considered free media?
appearances on local TV news
If you do not have much money to run a political campaign, yet live in a large media market, which of the following would you employ most?
free media
The ownership of news outlets in the U.S. has changed over time. Which of the following correctly represents who owns and operates major media outlet today?
media owned by large corporations
Which of the following media is likely to have the most impact on public opinion?
television coverage of war
What is the main factor that leads the press to give little attention to serious public policy discussion?
the fact that citizens don't want to listen to such information
Which of the following was not a factor that helped print journalism flourish in the mid 1800s?
the rising price of postage
