12th Grade Government - Media & Politics

What is the definition of "Media"?

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What is the definition of "Poll"?

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What is the definition of "Organization"?

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What is the definition of "Issue"?

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What are the four types of media?

• Ink, waves, static, surf

• paper, station, channel, site

• print, radio, television, web

• written, spoken, sought, read

Who was the first president to send an e-mail in office

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

The media presents candidates and issues to who?

• Parents

• Young adults

• Elderly

• All of the above

Most news organizations provide what?

• Facts and risks to promote countries

• Opinions and occurrences to call to arms

• Opinions and opportunities to debate perspectives

• Facts and chances to voice concerns

What can motivate people to vote (or not to vote)?

• Closed opinion polls

• Open opinion polls

• Private opinion polls

• Public opinion polls

Today's media makes it possible to what?

• Hear discussions of laws and lawmaking

• Stop the appointment of a Justice

• Raise taxes without a vote

• Establish a city budget without mayor approval