The Legal System, Media and Democracy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of media mentioned in the text?

• Print (newspapers)

• Broadcast (TV, radio)

• Digital (websites)

• Telepathy

Which of the following is an example of social media?

• Newspaper

• Radio

• Facebook

• Television

How can media coverage affect government policy?

• By increasing government spending.

• By leading to changes in policy.

• By reducing public interest.

• By creating new laws directly.

What is an example of an interest group mentioned in the text?

• Environmental groups

• Sports teams

• Music bands

• Art clubs

What percentage of Americans get their news from social media?

• Over 50%

• Over 60%

• Over 70%

• Over 80%

What is media bias?

• Reporting news in a neutral way

• Reporting news that favors one side

• Reporting only positive news

• Reporting news without any sources

Why is it important to be a critical consumer of media?

• To enjoy more entertainment

• To save time

• To check multiple sources and recognize different viewpoints

• To avoid reading news

All media sources are unbiased and provide the same information.

• True

• False

• Sometimes true

• Always true

How did media coverage help the Civil Rights Movement according to the case study?

• By raising awareness and support for changes in laws

• By providing financial support

• By organizing protests

• By creating new laws

How many hours a day does the average person spend consuming news?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours