Quiz on Media and Communication Concepts

What does "Media" refer to?

• Television, newspapers, magazines, radio, Internet, blogs, social media

• The views of the general public

• Favoring one side of a story

• An effect on someone or something

What is "Political Communication"?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas

• Statements from political parties, interest groups, and others

• An effect on someone or something

• The views of the general public

Which term refers to using images to represent ideas?

• Bias

• Propaganda

• Symbolism

• Impact

What is the purpose of propaganda?

• To entertain people

• To persuade public opinion

• To inform about weather

• To teach mathematics

Which term means favoring one side?

• Media

• Bias

• Impact

• Symbolism

What are interest groups?

• Groups that play sports

• Groups of people or companies with similar interests that seek to influence government

• Groups that organize parties

• Groups that teach in schools

What does the media act as when it watches the government?

• A teacher

• A watchdog

• A player

• A builder

What is the 1st amendment related to?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom to travel

• Freedom to eat

What do PACs do?

• Organize sports events

• Raise and funnel money to politicians

• Teach children

• Build houses

What is one activity individuals do to influence government?

• Watch TV

• Send letters to state representatives

• Cook food

• Play music