Unit 3 Practice Quiz

How do political scientists define the media?

• Any channels where the public can be communicated with at large

• Any channels where advertisements are shown

• Any channels where government policies are discussed

What is different about the US media compared to other countries?

• Most of the media is not government-funded.

• Most of the media is owned by foreign companies

• Most of the media is regulated by the military

What does the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulate?

• Broadcast media

• Printed news

• Social media

What is NOT a way the media influences politics?

• Framing

• Priming

• Sneaking

Which type of organization can NOT endorse political candidates?

• c(4)

• unions

• c(3)

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BRCA) did what?

• Set limits on campaign funding.

• Created the FEC.

• Required political ads have disclaimers for who paid for them.