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Media and Politics

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best characterizes yellow journalism of the late nineteenth century?

a)

It was heavily reliant on the use of the telegraph.

b)

It highly emphasized the use of sensationalism as a way of selling newspapers.

c)

It was prejudice against Asian people and countries.

d)

It was unwilling to take editorial positions because of a fear of losing circulation.

2.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Objective journalism is based on communication of facts and fairness.
b)
Yellow journalism attempts to describe what is taking place or has occurred.
c)
The New York Post is the bulletin board of major newspapers.
d)
None of these answers is correct
3.
The Federal Communications Commission
a)
regulates the ownership of radio and television stations.
b)
ensures that television news is unbiased.
c)
develops the technology used by radio, television, and the Internet.
d)
All the answers are correct.
4.

What is the definition of "Media"?

a)

A means of communicating to a large number of people

b)

A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

c)

A group that works together to achieve a goal

d)

A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

5.

What is the definition of "Poll"?

a)

A means of communicating to a large number of people

b)

A group that works together to achieve a goal

c)

A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

d)

A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

6.

What is the definition of "Organization"?

a)

A group that works together to achieve a goal

b)

A means of communicating to a large number of people

c)

A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

d)

A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

7.

What is the definition of "Issue"?

a)

A group that works together to achieve a goal

b)

A means of communicating to a large number of people

c)

A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

d)

A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

8.

What are the four types of media?

a)

Ink, waves, static, surf

b)

paper, station, channel, site

c)

print, radio, television, web

d)

written, spoken, sought, read

9.

Most news organizations provide what?

a)

Facts and risks to promote countries

b)

Opinions and occurrences to call to arms

c)

Opinions and opportunities to debate perspectives

d)

Facts and chances to voice concerns

10.

What can motivate people to vote (or not to vote)?

a)

Closed opinion polls

b)

Open opinion polls

c)

Private opinion polls

d)

Public opinion polls

11.

The Congressional Record publishes debates that take place where?

a)

Camp David

b)

Congress

c)

Oval Office

d)

West Wing

12.

Today's candidates and their supporters also use the internet to do what?

a)

Steal private information, send viruses, establish websites

b)

Send viruses, establish websites, send mass e-mails

c)

Establish websites, create forums, send mass e-mails

d)

Create forums, send viruses, steal private information

13.

How is the internet an effective way to promote a message?

a)

Hold online town halls to interact with citizens

b)

Ignore emails from constituents

c)

Slander the opponent with negative ads

d)

Ask for votes in chat boxes

14.
TV, newspapers, magazines, and internet are some examples of ...
a)
Print media
b)
Mass media
c)
Social media
d)
Media
15.
A representative for PETA writes a letter to Barbara Comstock asking her to vote in favor of an upcoming bill is an example of what?
a)
Demonstrating
b)
Petitioning
c)
Lobbying
d)
Campaigning
16.
"What most people think or believe about an issue" refers to what?
a)
Public opinion
b)
Public agenda
c)
Public policy
d)
Public shaming
17.
How can individuals participate in politics and influence public policy?
a)
Vote and/or campaign for candidiates
b)
Join an interest group
c)
Express opinions
d)
All of the choices
18.
Government officials use what to communicate with the public?
a)
Paper
b)
Press Secretary
c)
Media
d)
Twitter
19.
A list of issues that government officials feel are the most important is called what?
a)
Public policy
b)
Public opinion
c)
Public pools
d)
Public agenda
20.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?
a)
by providing information on both parties
b)
by contributing to election campaign funds
c)
by focusing public attention on particular issues
d)
by providing in-depth coverage of national issues.
21.

What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

a)

Interest groups have more members than political parties.

b)

Interest groups have platforms addressing all issues of public concern.

c)

Interest groups are organized to elect their candidates to political office.

d)

Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues.

22.
What role does the media act as for government and politicians?
a)
Linkage Institution
b)
Yes Men
c)
Watchdog
d)
'Sad'
23.
What is MOST true regarding people using social media for political purposes?
a)
We tend to argue with other views on Facebook
b)
Social media has only helped politics, and has never hurt it
c)
It has helped conservatives and liberals come together
d)
We tend to only read things that back up our opinions
24.
The United States media has the ability to criticize political officials and political bodies because of...
a)
Public Ownership of the Media
b)
Private Ownership of the Media
c)
The First Amendment
d)
Private ownership and the first amendment
25.
Short video clips of approximately 10 seconds. Typically, they are all that is shown of the politician's speech on the nightly news. And they can be taken out of context. 
a)
Chains
b)
Clips
c)
Soundbites
d)
Talking Heads
26.
Which voting amendment extended suffrage to 18 year olds?  
a)
18th
b)
19th
c)
23rd
d)
26th
27.
Which political ideology believes in reducing government programs for more growth in business? 
a)
liberal
b)
conservative
c)
moderate
d)
radical
28.
Which statement would best describe the U.S. political system?
a)
 one party system
b)
 two party system
c)
main party system with third parties
d)
several party system
29.
Which political ideology believes government programs are needed to help the poor?
a)
liberal
b)
conservative
c)
moderate
d)
radical
30.
Which type of political party has never won a presidential election?
a)
Republican
b)
Democratic
c)
Federalist
d)
Third Party
31.

Which of the following is a type of print media?

a)

Newspaper

b)

Facebook

c)

Radio

d)

Movies

32.

Which of the following is a type of broadcasting media?

a)

Facebook

b)

Television

c)

The Times

d)

Newsweek

33.

What feature defines a tabloid?

a)

Long articles

b)

Big headlines

c)

Few images

d)

Focus on content

34.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?
a)
by providing information on both parties
b)
by contributing to election campaign funds
c)
by focusing public attention on particular issues
d)
by providing in-depth coverage of national issues.
35.

Which is the least reliable form of media in general?

a)

newspapers

b)

cable news

c)

social media

d)

magazines

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