Media and Politics

Which of the following best characterizes yellow journalism of the late nineteenth century?

• It was heavily reliant on the use of the telegraph.

• It highly emphasized the use of sensationalism as a way of selling newspapers.

• It was prejudice against Asian people and countries.

• It was unwilling to take editorial positions because of a fear of losing circulation.

Which of the following statements is true?

• Objective journalism is based on communication of facts and fairness.
• Yellow journalism attempts to describe what is taking place or has occurred.
• The New York Post is the bulletin board of major newspapers.
• None of these answers is correct

The Federal Communications Commission

• regulates the ownership of radio and television stations.
• ensures that television news is unbiased.
• develops the technology used by radio, television, and the Internet.
• All the answers are correct.

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

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