Broadcast Journalism

a Federal Communications Commission regulation giving individuals the right to have the opportunity to respond to personal attacks made on a radio or television broadcast

• right of rebuttal

• equal time rule

• framing

• priming

Which of the following is an example of a media outlet that receives funding from the government?

• the New York Times

• the American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

• the National Broadcasting Network (NBC)

• National Public Radio (NPR)

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 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

Which of the following best describes the role of media in elections?

• To provide entertainment to the public

• To report on the news and inform the public about the candidates and issues

• To donate money to political campaigns

• To officially endorse one candidate over another

What is the primary function of broadcast journalism?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform the public

• To promote products

• To support political parties

Which of the following is a key characteristic of broadcast journalism?

• Print-based

• Audio-visual content

• Text-only format

• Static images

What is the role of a news anchor in broadcast journalism?

• To write scripts

• To present news stories

• To manage the newsroom

• To edit videos

Which technology is essential for live broadcast journalism?

• Printing press

• Radio transmitter

• Television camera

• Satellite communication

What is the significance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in broadcast journalism?

• To create news content

• To regulate broadcast media

• To fund media outlets

• To train journalists