APG Ch.16 Flashcardizz

Front

Since the 1970s, how has the relationship between the president and the press changed?

Back

It has become more adversarial, partly as a result of the Vietnam War and Watergate.

Front

Why is there more news coverage of the president than of Congress or the courts?

Back

Because the president is one person and is viewed by the public as the center of government

Front

The American government has a system of checks and balances, when one branch of government can “check” or counteract the actions of another. The media is often said to act as an additional check. This is a description of which function of the media in American politics?

Back

Watchdog

Front

What is the main purpose of the media?

Back

To convey information

Front

The ability of the news media, by covering stories about some topics and not others, to shape the public agenda

Back

Gatekeeper

Front

The press's role as an overseer of government officials to ensure they act in the public interest

Back

Watchdog

Front

Ever since the Kennedy-Nixon debates, what do politicians have to worry about?

Back

their appearance in front of a camera

Front

What is MOST true regarding people using social media for political purposes? Options: We tend to argue with other views on Facebook, Social media has only helped politics, and has never hurt it
, It has helped conservatives and liberals come together, We tend to only read things that back up our opinions

Back

We tend to only read things that back up our opinions

Front

What is one reason that media outlets might be considered subjective rather than objective? Options: They can only cover stories that are considered important by the federal government, They can only cover stories that are considered important by the state government, Opinion pieces are becoming the most common type of story, They tend to sensationalize news to capture an audience

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They tend to sensationalize news to capture an audience

Front

Which statement accurately describes media ownership in the United States? Options: Most media is owned and controlled by the federal government. Most media is owned by large corporations. Most media is owned by nonprofit corporations seeking to advance the public interest.

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Most media is owned by large corporations