The Media

the various methods of communicating information

• society

• media

• bias

• liberal

prejudice in favor of or against something, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

• bias

• opinion

• society

• prejudice

the practice of gathering and reporting events (the news)

• media

• symbolism

• portrayal

• journalism

A radio or video clip of someone speaking

• Sound Bite

• Tape Recording

• Info Bite

• Long Recordings

News coverage that focuses on who is ahead rather than on the issues

• Majority Journalism

• Journalism

• Ruling Journalism

• Horse-Race Journalism

What government organization regulates television and radio broadcasts?

• National Public Radio

  (NPR)

• Federal Communications Commission

  (FCC)

• Public Broadcasting Service

  (PBS)

• Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

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.

The time of day when most people are watching television is known as...

• Prime time

• Popular time

• Greatest time

• Best time

TV, newspapers, magazines, and internet are some examples of ...

• Print media
• Mass media
• Social media
• Media

What does a lobbyist do?

• Introduce bills in Congress
• Greet people in the lobby
• Try and convince congressmen to vote a certain way on bills
• Talk to the president about what is happening in Congress