Chapter 6 Activity

Who were the journalists that redefined the profession by exposing the Watergate scandal?

• Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

• Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather

• Edward R. Murrow and Tom Brokaw

• Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters

What was the impact of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's work on investigative journalism?

• It led to the creation of a new Pulitzer category

• It helped investigative journalism gain popularity

• It resulted in the closure of CBS News

• It ended investigative reporting

What type of segments did national and local television news programs create as a result of the Watergate Scandal?

• Investigative reporting segments

• Sports segments

• Weather segments

• Entertainment segments

What role must investigative journalism serve?

• A promoter of government policies

• An independent monitor of power

• A supporter of political parties

• A provider of entertainment

Which elements does investigative journalism combine?

• Independent inquiry and social advocacy

• Financial analysis and market trends

• Sports coverage and entertainment

• Weather reports and travel tips

What is the main focus of "sunshine laws"?

• To enhance privacy

• To increase transparency

• To promote censorship

• To support advertising

What is the primary benefit of the Freedom of Information Act for the public?

• Entertainment

• Access to government information

• Financial gain

• Political influence

What is the role of a "watchdog"?

• To execute power

• To make power transparent and understood

• To support the powerful few

• To ignore the effects of power

Which form of investigative journalism could involve providing context to existing data?

• Original Investigative Reporting

• Interpretative Investigative Reporting

• Reporting on Investigations

• Statistical Reporting

What tactics might original investigative journalism involve?

• Only online research

• Public record searches and undercover work

• Avoiding public records

• Focusing solely on interviews