Topic 9: The Media's Role

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Bias in media is:

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unavoidable

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"Credible" means:

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Believable

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Which phrase MOST accurately describes the relationship between bias and media? Options: If a piece of media is biased, it has no value, bias can be avoided easily, biased media is more interesting, all media has a bias

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all media has a bias

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The term ________________ refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.

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mass media

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One role of the media is that it stands guard and decides what information passes through to the people. In other words the media is used as a

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Gatekeeper

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In its role as a ________________, the media keeps an eye on the government which helps democracy.

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watchdog

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How can the media influence public opinion? Options: Offer a forum for opposing viewpoints, Hold government officials accountable, Focus attention on select issues, Regulate media use

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Focus attention on select issues

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True or false? In its role as gatekeeper, the media decides which stories to run.

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True

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The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.

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False