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The media

Authored by Sasha Williams

Social Studies

7th Grade

The media
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion?

gender

income

interest groups

mass media

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of the press?

First

Second

Fourth

Fifth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

watching political debates on television

discussing political issues at work

collecting opinions for a yearbook

gathering signatures for a petition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?

A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

to influence state legislators or members of Congress to pass laws that benefit their interest group

to raise campaign funds for political parties

to influence public decision-making to benefit the common good

to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

To train people to work at the polls on Election Day

To raise money to contribute to political campaigns

To design ballots for congressional elections

To establish rules for candidate debates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The term news Media refers to

the groups that ask for information to people

the groups that communicate information to people

the groups that communicate information and news to people

the groups that ask for information and news to people

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