Media and Politics

Ever since the Kennedy-Nixon debates, what do politicians have to worry about?

• Giving answers that sound to 
• their appearance in front of a camera
  
• not coming off too condescending to their opponent
• having prepared sound bites

Who is considered to have "won" the televised Kennedy-Nixon debate?

• Nixon won among TV watchers, Kennedy won radio listeners
• It was considered a draw
• Kennedy won among TV watchers, Nixon won radio listeners
• Nixon won in all mediums

What government agency regulates the airwaves?

• FBI
• ATF
• DOJ
• FCC

Why did they call the first TV networks "broadcasting"?

• Because they had a lack of detailed news
• Because anchors used big words when explaining the news
• Because they reached a broad audience
• Because they covered a broad amount of content

Which show would NOT be an example of "narrowcasting"?

• Fox and Friends
• ESPN 'Sportcenter'
• NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
• The Rachael Maddow Show on MSNBC

The first instance of a new medium transforming politics was

• giving long speeches (ex: William Henry Harrison)
  
• Social Media (Pres. Obama and Facebook)
• Radio (Fireside Chat and FDR)
• Television (JFK and the Debates)

What is MOST true regarding people using social media for political purposes?

• We tend to argue with other views on Facebook
• Social media has only helped politics, and has never hurt it
  
• It has helped conservatives and liberals come together
• We tend to only read things that back up our opinions

What role does the media act as for government and politicians?

• Linkage Institution
• Yes Men
• Watchdog
• 'Sad'

Which of the following DOES NOT apply to "sound bites"?

• They are usually condensed versions of political speeches
• They are short clips of about 10 seconds
• They allow government to be descriptive in their plans
• They actually work to the advantage of politicians

The use of indepth reporting to unearth scandals, scams, and schemes, at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with politicians.

• Press Conference
• Investigative Journalism
• Print Media
• Yellow Journalism