The media

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

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

• First

• Second

• Fourth

• Fifth

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

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

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

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

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

This type of propaganda says that most people feel a certain way and so should you.

• bandwagon

• glittering generalities

• plain folks

• testimonials

This type of propaganda tries to connect you with people by saying they are "just like you."

• testimonials

• bandwagon

• name calling

• plain folks

Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

• supplementing

• favoring

• opinioning

• hosting