Week 5. Lesson 2. Normative Theories of the Press

The oldest theory of the press is the _________.

• Soviet

• Authoritarian

• Libertarian

• Social Responsibility

• Development

Which among the following is NOT part of the Four Theories of Press?

• Soviet

• Authoritarian

• Libertarian

• Social Responsibility

• Development

This theory of the press describes direct government control on mass media.

Media is not allowed to print or broadcast anything which could undermine the established authority and any offense to the existing political values avoided.

• Soviet

• Authoritarian

• Libertarian

• Social Responsibility

• Development

This theory describes that media is pluralized, meaning "a reflection of the diversity of society as well as access to various points of view". Mass media and government on same level, interaction both parts are allowed to criticize each other.

• Soviet

• Authoritarian

• Libertarian

• Social Responsibility

• Development

Which among the following are traditionally referred to as the press.

• radio

• newspaper

• tv

• social media

This theory describes the idea that the individual should be able to express whatever they want. Criticism on the government policies are encouraged.

• Soviet

• Authoritarian

• Libertarian

• Social Responsibility

• Development

Authoritarianism is associated with what political spectrum?

• Left

• Center

• Right

• Extreme Right

• Extreme Left

Socialism is associated with what political spectrum?

• Left

• Center

• Right

• Extreme Right

• Extreme Left

Individualism is associated with what political spectrum?

• Left

• Center

• Right

• Extreme Right

• Extreme Left

Authoritarian governments or governments run by dictators are aligned with what political spectrum.

• far left

• left

• center

• right

• far right