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AP Mass Media

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not an example of Mass Media? 
a)
Television
b)
Brochure 
c)
Newspapers
d)
Radio 
2.
Which of the following is not a linkage institution? 
a)
College
b)
Media 
c)
Elections 
d)
Political Parties 
3.
What has happened to the circulation of newspapers and magazines? 
a)
Declined
b)
Increased
c)
Sales remain the same 
d)
No one can read anymore 
4.
What does A.P. stand for in the newspaper industry? 
a)
Always Playing 
b)
Associated Press 
c)
Anatomical Publication 
d)
Adrian Peterson 
5.

Choose the correct answer

_______: It refers to all of those means of communication people use to transmit information

a)

Television

b)

Computer

c)

Mass media

6.

Person or institutions which publishes articles, books, among others.

a)

Advertising

b)

Books

c)

Publisher

7.

What is this?

a)

Billboard

b)

Publisher

c)

Blog

8.

What is this?

a)

Computer

b)

Advertising

c)

Social network

d)

Smartphone

9.

__________: A system of connected documents on the internet.

a)

Blog

b)

The web

c)

Computer

d)

Smartphone

10.

What is the name of a printed document consisting of large sheets of paper which are folded together?

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11.

Mention an example of mass media

(a)  

12.

What is the app used to publish your thoughts, opinions or experiences put on the internet?

a)

Computer

b)

Radio

c)

Billboard

d)

Blog

13.

What is an example of social network?

a)

Television

b)

Facebook

c)

Radio

d)

Open house

14.

What is this?

a)

Computer

b)

Priting press

c)

Radio

d)

Advertising

15.

What is a type of thin book with large pages and paper cover that contains articles and photographs?

a)

Book

b)

Broshure

c)

Magazine

d)

Booklet

16.

Choose the radio

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.
MAJOR objection to many lobbying groups is that they
a)
have too much influence on government
b)
are illegal under the federal Constitution
c)
are free from all government regulations
d)
are free from all government regulations
18.
Which of the following is NOT apart of the National Convention. 
a)
pick its presidential candidate
b)
adopt the party's platform
c)
select the party's delegates
d)
unify the party behind its candidate
19.
Which interest group would MOST LIKELY oppose eliminating the social security system?
a)
American Association of Retired Persons
b)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
c)
National Rifle Association
d)
American Federation of Labor
20.
What was the warning that many of our founding fathers gave about political parties?
a)
They would be ineffective at running the nation 
b)
It would be too expensive 
c)
There would be too many political parties 
d)
They would divide the country 
21.
The MAIN purpose of lobbying is to
a)
ensure that free and honest elections are held
b)
Represent Interest groups and attempt to influence government 
c)
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
d)
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
22.
Since the 1960s, which political party in the United States MOST closely represents the views of conservative voters?
a)
Green 
b)
Republican 
c)
Democratic
d)
Socialist 
23.
Which activity of an interest group for teachers would have the MOST significant political impact?
a)
providing legal advice for members who feel their rights have been violated
b)
ensuring that continuing education is provided for experienced educators
c)
lobbying elected officials to enact new education laws
d)
providing instructors with lesson plans that align with curriculum
24.
What happens if no presidential candidate wins the majority of the electoral votes?
a)
The candidate with the most popular votes is declared president
b)
The decision is passed down to the House of Representatives
c)
A joint session of Congress will vote on the candidates
d)
There will be a mandatory recount
25.
Which of the following BEST describes how the president of the United States is elected to office?
a)
The votes casted by a slate of electors, based on the general population vote, determines who becomes President
b)
The president is elected by votes in the Senate and House of Representatives
c)
The general population votes and whoever receives the most votes wins
d)
Each state holds an election, submits its vote and whoever wins the most states becomes president
26.
Which of the following is NOT considered a Linkage Institution? 
a)
Political Parties 
b)
Social Media 
c)
bureaucracies
d)
Elections 
27.
In what way do political action committees heavily influence Congress?
a)
Through the creation of a federal budget
b)
Through financial contributions
c)
Through guaranteeing media coverage
d)
Through the formation of political agendas
28.
Which term BEST describes a list of principles/beliefs held by a political party?
a)
public policy
b)
primary elections
c)
propaganda
d)
party platform
29.
The purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act was to
a)
persuade young voters to participate in elections
b)
reach a new level of voter turnout
c)
eliminate special interest influence
d)
regulate campaign funding
30.
What is the meaning of grassroots lobbying?
a)
Lobbying for environmental issues
b)
Citizen participation in influencing public policy
c)
The measuring of support of opposition to proposed legislation
d)
Lobbying that does not use money to influence public policy
31.
The MAJOR role of political parties in the United States is to
a)
ensure that free and fair elections are held
b)
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
c)
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
d)
protect the American public for corrupt public officials
32.

Which of the following correctly defines a linkage institution?

a)

A linkage institution provides Americans with economic assistance.

b)

A linkage institution connects Americans to the political process

c)

A linkage institution is part of the checks and balances system.

d)

A linkage institution relates to the Supreme Court?

33.

What are the 4 Linkage Institutions?

a)

Media, party platform, interest groups and political parties

b)

Interest groups, third parties, public policies & media

c)

Media, elections, interest groups & political parties

d)

Interest groups, public policies, propaganda & elections

34.

What is the goal of political parties?

a)

To control the population’s thinking

b)

To control the government through brainwashing

c)

To gain control of the government by winning elections

35.

Which of the following correctly identifies the key functions of the Democrats and Republicans in our political system?

a)

Nominate candidates, organize elections, promote party platforms

b)

Organize elections, provide fringe voters with a choice, nominate candidates

36.

A ___________ describes what a political party stands for

a)

platform

b)

candidates

c)

supporters

d)

country

37.

What is the difference between political parties & interest groups?

a)

Political parties represent broad arrays of issues and seek to win elections, whereas interest groups do not run for office and are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues

b)

Political parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements; interest groups are not

c)

Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics; interest groups focus on local politics

38.

What is the role of 3rd Parties in American Politics

a)

They act as a "spoiler" and appeal to fringe voters?

b)

Third parties try to control the government through winning elections

c)

Third parties work for special interest groups to influence government policies

39.

Believes the government should enforce strict gun control laws

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

40.

Believe Health Care should NOT be provided by the government.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

41.

I am a liberal...

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

42.

This party likes expanding social programs

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

43.

Conservatives love this party!

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

44.

Believe in EXPANDING abortion rights.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

45.

Why are Interest Groups considered a linkage institution?

a)

Interest Groups educate the public about their platforms so that they can be elected into office

b)

Because they support political parties every election.

c)

Interest Groups organize around a common issue/cause and they provide people with a way to participate in politics

d)

Interest groups don't talk to the public.

46.

What is the most common way that interest groups seek to influence policies?

a)

Supporting candidates for office

b)

Helping people that support them or are members.

c)

Lobbying Congress

47.

What is the difference between Primary and General elections?

a)

General election occur between candidates running against members of third parties only.

b)

In the General election, candidates are running against members of their own party whereas primary election are when candidates run against members of an opposing party.

c)

The winner of a primary election is declared the winner of the office he or she is seeking.

d)

Primary elections occur between members of the same party whereas the general election has candidates from different parties running against one another.

48.

Which of the following correctly identifies the steps in the presidential election cycle (From beginning to end)?

a)

National party conventions, general election, primary election, general election debates

b)

Primary election, national party conventions, general election debates, general election

49.

During a presidential election year, what is occurring between January-June?

a)

Electoral College votes are being counted

b)

Candidates are participating in the Primary/Caucus season in their bid to win their party's nomination for the general election”

c)

Senate members are meeting to discuss who they want to elect as President

50.

What is one of the most important Caucasus in the Presidential Election?

a)

Iowa

b)

Illinois

c)

New York

51.

How many Electoral College Votes are needed to win the presidential election?

a)

435

b)

270

c)

218

d)

100

52.

Which role of the media is responsible for exposing corruption in society by keeping an eye on government affairs?

a)

Scorekeeper

b)

Watchdog

c)

Gatekeeper

d)

Propaganda

53.

The statement, “Everyone is voting for Joe Smith. You should, too.” is using which of the following types of propaganda?

a)

Fear

b)

Testimonial

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Glittering Generalities

54.

Which of the following is NOT an example of mass media?

a)

Television

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Newspapers

d)

3rd Parties

55.

It is a news organization such as newspapers and magazines that produce news and stories that are meant to be read.

a)

communication

b)

broadcast media

c)

print media

d)

printed materials

56.

A news organization that supplies people with news in a format that can be heard or viewed.

a)

audio broadcast

b)

news footage

c)

broadcast media

d)

television

57.

Which of the following describes print media.

a)

Attracts people with colorful and attractive photos and videos

b)

TV and radio can give us information for free

c)

More accessible to more people

d)

Gives more reliable information

58.

Check two that describes broadcast media.

a)

Gives more reliable information.

b)

Gives more updated information.

c)

More accessible to more people

d)

Magazines and newspapers are now becoming less popular

59.

Which is an example of broadcast media?

a)

newspaper

b)

television report

c)

brochures

d)

billboard

60.

Choose all examples of PRINT media. (Choose 3)

a)

radio broadcast

b)

flyers

c)

brochures

d)

netflix

e)

newspaper

61.

Which of the following belongs to Broadcast Media? (Choose 2)

a)

Manila Bulletin

b)

TV Patrol

c)

Philippine Daily Inquirer

d)

DZMM Radio

62.

Which of the following belongs to print media? Choose 2.

a)

24 Oras

b)

Readers Digest

c)

Manila Bulletin

d)

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

63.

Newspapers are more accessible to people than television and online streaming platforms.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Print Media is more reliable than broadcast media.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

When a group takes advantage of a new source of data providing updates from the Majority Leader’s Office that, at times, indicate the leadership’s positions on upcoming floor votes. Utilizing these data from recent congresses, we seek to offer a more nuanced explanation of voting in the U.S. House of Representatives. Whereas others have implicitly assumed that the party influences all procedural votes, our findings suggest that not all procedural votes are created equal.

(a)  

66.

1. Dictionary and encyclopedia are examples of books used as reference materials in schools.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

2. Government organizations use a brochure to publish official proclamations and executive orders to the public.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

3. Flyers are given to target customers to promote a certain product.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

4. Newspapers not only contain news on current events but also feature articles on lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and business.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

5. Radio and television can be classified as print media.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Respond to all parts of the question. In your response, use substantive examples where appropriate.

The media’s coverage of congressional elections often focuses on which candidate is ahead in that day’s polling, which political scientists refer to as “horse-race coverage.” This type of news coverage tends to favor polling numbers and the drama of the campaign over substantive issues.

Develop an argument as to whether horse-race coverage has had a positive or negative impact on Congressional campaigns.

Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:

• The First Amendment

The Federalist 10

• Article I of the United States Constitution

In your essay, you must:

✓ Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.

✓ Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence.

o One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above.

o A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first piece of evidence, or it may be from your knowledge of course concepts.

✓ Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim/thesis.

✓ Respond to an opposing or alternative perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.

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