05 - APGOPO Chapter 20

What is the "Fourth Estate" often referred to in the context of media?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judiciary

• Media organizations

• The Legislative Branch

What is narrowcasting in the context of media?

• Broadcasting to a wide audience

• Targeting specific ideological audiences

• Providing neutral, broad coverage

• Eliminating ideological content

Which platforms are mentioned as central to social media's role in politics?

• Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok

• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

• LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest

• Tumblr, MySpace, Vine

What is the impact of media's influence on government?

• It has no impact on public policy.

• It helps in holding leaders accountable and exposing corruption.

• It only focuses on entertainment.

• It reduces public engagement in politics.

Which type of media is known for providing real-time updates and shaping citizen engagement?

• Print newspapers

• Social media

• Radio broadcasts

• Television news

What is the role of traditional press despite the rise of digital media?

• To focus solely on entertainment

• To provide biased reporting

• To continue setting the news agenda

• To eliminate the need for digital media

What is the function of a gatekeeper in media?

• Creating advertisements

• Deciding which stories to cover and how to frame them

• Writing editorials

• Conducting interviews

How does consumer-driven media affect news content?

• It makes news more factual

• It leads to sensationalized reporting

• It reduces the number of news stories

• It focuses on international news

What is the role of media as a scorekeeper?

• Reporting on sports events

• Evaluating candidates' performance during elections

• Keeping track of financial markets

• Monitoring weather changes

What is confirmation bias in the context of media?

• Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs

• Reporting unbiased news

• Ignoring all biases

• Promoting diverse opinions