05.12 & 05.13 - Mass Media

Which Supreme Court case allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on independent political ads?

• Buckley v. Valeo
• Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
• McCutcheon v. FEC
• Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce

What is the primary purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act (1971)?

• To allow unlimited corporate donations to candidates.

• To create contribution limits and disclosure rules for campaign financing.

• To ban all forms of political advertising.

• To eliminate the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

What is the main difference between "hard money" and "soft money"?

• Hard money is used for party-building, while soft money is used for direct candidate support..

• Hard money is regulated and goes directly to candidates, while soft money is unregulated and used for party activities.

• Hard money is donated by corporations, while soft money is donated by individuals.

• Hard money is banned, while soft money is allowed in unlimited amounts.

What is the role of Super PACs in elections?

• They directly coordinate with candidates to fund their campaigns.

• They can raise unlimited funds for independent political ads but cannot coordinate with candidates.

• They are limited to $5,000 in donations per year.

• They are banned from spending money on political ads.

What was the impact of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002?

• It allowed unlimited soft money donations to political parties.

• It banned soft money donations to political parties and restricted corporate-funded ads before elections.

• It created Super PACs and allowed unlimited corporate spending.

• It eliminated the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

What was the primary impact of the Associated Press (AP) on journalism?

• Introduced partisan reporting

• Standardized unbiased reporting for a national audience

• Focused on sensational human-interest stories

• Promoted government propaganda

What is the main argument in favor of allowing unlimited campaign spending by corporations?

• It ensures that only wealthy individuals can run for office.

• It protects free speech rights under the First Amendment.

• It guarantees equal representation for all candidates.

• It eliminates the need for voter registration.

Which president was the first to use televised debates to his advantage during the 1960 election?

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

The creation of CNN in 1980 revolutionized news by:

• Ending the dominance of print media

• Introducing 24-hour news coverage

• Promoting partisan commentary

• Focusing exclusively on local news

What impact did the Internet have on traditional news outlets?

• Increased reliance on print subscriptions

• Reduced competition among media companies

• Forced adaptation to digital platforms

• Eliminated ideological bias