Gov Unit 1 Test Review

There should be balance in every news report.

• True

• False

There should be fairness in every news report.

• True

• False

What is an example of a News Outlet?

• A phone call from a senator observing an event in real time

• A quote from an official discussing their expertise

• ABC News

• A & B

• None of the Above

What is an example of a Source?

• A phone call from a senator observing an event in real time

• A quote from an official discussing their expertise

• ABC News

• A & B

• None of the Above

Which is better when we judge the reliability of sources?

• Independent sources

• Self interested sources

Which is better when we judge the reliability of sources?

• Single source

• Multiple sources

Which is better when we judge the reliability of sources?

• Verified sources

• Sources who assert

Which is better when we judge the reliability of sources?

• Uninformed sources

• Authoritative/Informed Sources

Which is better when we judge the reliability of sources?

• Anonymous sources

• Named sources

What does an anonymous source need to have in order to be reliable?

• Transparency

• Characterization

• Corroboration

• All of the above

• None of the above