The Media and Public Policy - Unit 11

Open Ended

How does the media inform the public about policy decisions?

Multiple Choice

What role does the media play as a linkage institution?

• Connects citizens to government and policy

• Informs the public about political decisions

• Shapes public perception

• All of the above

Match

Match the factor influencing media to its importance.

• They have the discretion to report and interpret the news with their opinions.

• They try to create a positive image and cultivate relationships with reporters to gain favorable stories.

• They have media tailored to them so they will increase viewership.

journalists

politicians

consumers

• journalists

• politicians

• consumers

Multiple Choice

What are the dangers of the Echo Chamber Effect?

• Limits exposure to diverse perspectives

• Increases political polarization

• Reduces critical thinking

• All of the above

Multiple Select

What are the roles of the media as a linkage institution? Select all answers that apply.

• to hold the government accountable

• to inform the public of the government's actions

• to give elected officials the poll results of policy issues

• to provide the bureaucracy with research data to implement policies