Daily SOL Review Quiz #18 1/21/25

What is the primary role of media in shaping public policy?

• Entertainment only

• Focusing public attention on important issues

• Selling products

• Creating television shows

How do government officials mainly use media?

• To share personal stories

• To promote their political party

• To communicate with the public

• To criticize other politicians

Which is the best way to detect bias in media?

• Look at the colors used

• Check if multiple viewpoints are presented

• Count the number of advertisements

• See how long the article is

What does "evaluating sources" mean when consuming media?

• Checking if the information comes from reliable places

• Looking at the pictures

• Counting the number of pages

• Measuring reading level

How does media hold government officials accountable?

• By taking their pictures

• By reporting on their actions and decisions

• By following them home

• By writing fiction stories

What is propaganda in media?

• Breaking news stories

• Weather reports

• Information designed to influence opinions

• Television commercials

When separating fact from opinion, what should you look for?

• The length of the article

• The author's name

• The publication date

• Statements that can be proven true or false

What role does media play in opposing viewpoints?

• It prevents different opinions

• It provides a platform for debate

• It only shows one side

• It ignores all viewpoints

How can you tell if a news source is reliable?

• Check if other trusted sources report similar information

• Look at the website design

• See how many advertisements it has

• Count the number of pictures

What is the public agenda in media terms?

• A list of TV shows

• A schedule of events

• A calendar of holidays

• Issues that receive the most attention