Quiz on Media and Politics

What type of journalism used bold headlines and entertaining writing?

• Investigative journalism

• Yellow journalism

• Citizen journalism

• Broadcast journalism

What was the purpose of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

• To promote media ownership

• To regulate broadcast media

• To increase advertising revenues

• To support local newspapers

What is the equal time provision?

• A rule for media ownership

• A regulation for political neutrality

• A guideline for advertising

• A policy for international news

What challenge do national newspapers face according to the text?

• Lack of international news

• Declines in budgets and viewership

• Excessive government regulation

• Overstaffing issues

What is the impact of the media on understanding government?

• It confuses citizens

• It is crucial for understanding

• It has no impact

• It only entertains

Which theory explains how most Americans acquire political information?

• Direct engagement theory

• By-product theory

• Media influence theory

• Political engagement theory

What is a common challenge faced by reporters?

• Lack of access to information

• Too much information

• No need for sources

• Easy access to all documents

What effect do Democrats generally perceive from media coverage?

• Neutral media effect

• Positive media effect

• Hostile media effect

• Supportive media effect

What is the role of media in a democracy according to the text?

• To entertain the public

• To transmit relevant news

• To promote government policies

• To create advertisements

What is a common characteristic of attack journalism?

• Focus on positive stories

• Focus on educational content

• Focus on scandals

• Focus on scientific research