
Civics: Unit #5
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the function of media as a watchdog?
It exposes officials who violate accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards.
It alerts the public to important developments as soon as possible after they happen
It serves as a conduit through which political leaders communicate with the public.
It serves as a conduit through which political leaders communicate with the public.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Objective journalism is based on the idea that the reporter's job is to
report the facts and cover alternative sides of a partisan debate.
report what political leaders want them to report.
discover what other reporters are saying and provide a uniform interpretation of events.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Describes the ability (of the news media) to influence the importance placed on public issues that most demand the attention of government officials.
Forum for conversation
Framing
Agenda-setting
Information analysis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the media influence public opinion?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The primary function of political action committees (PAC's) is to
serve as fund-raising organizations for challengers
provide members of Congress with unbiased information regarding proposed legislation
encourage broader participation in politics among the electorate
raise campaign funds to support favored candidates
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Political Action Committees (PACs) have become more influential in recent campaigns because they ________..
limit the number of candidates seeking elected office
help pay the high costs of campaigns
provide candidates for public office
limit opportunities for people to run for office
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do wealthy individuals often have an advantage when running for public office?
Political Action Committees (PACs) will only contribute to wealthy candidates.
They have a broader educational background
Rising campaign costs have limited opportunities to run for office
The government has set stricter requirements for political candidates
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