

US Govt. Unit 4 Exam Review 2023-2024
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When the media declares who is winning in politics it is a representation of the media acting as a _____________.
Back
scorekeeper
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The Founding Fathers supported ideas such as freedom of the press in order to ensure that the people had an opportunity to check the power of the government.
Back
True
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following best describes when the media focuses on specific issues to bring to the public's attention?
scorekeeper,
agenda setter,
watchdog,
gatekeeper
Back
agenda setter
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are swing states important in presidential elections?
Back
They have the potential to be won by either major party.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
As a result of citizen journalism and videos constantly being posted on the internet, politicians have a hard time ___________
Back
denying and/or concealing controversial information about themselves
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Due to a constant news stream from social media and news stations wanting to be the first to break a story, there are times where information is released before being confirmed.
Back
True
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the Framers of the Constitution decide that a president should be elected by the electoral college and not a popular vote?
Back
they believed the general public was not educated enough to choose a president
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