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The FOUR Theories of Press

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Which of the following is the correct theories in FOUR THEORIES OFTHE PRESS?

a)

Authoritarian, Libertarian, Developmental, Social Responsibility

b)

Authoritarian, Libertarian, Soviet, Social Responsibility

c)

Developmental, Libertarian, Soviet, Social Responsibility

2.

Which one of the following is the fifth theory of press?

a)

Libertarian Theory

b)

Social Responsibility Theory

c)

Developmental Theory

3.

Which one of the following represent Soviet Theory? Why?

a)

Press is run by the government to serve the government’s own needs

b)

A compromise between views favoring government control of media and those favoring total press freedom.

c)

Government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

4.

Which one of the following represent Authoritarian Theory? Why?

a)

Press supporting monarchy and cannot against the monarchy.

b)

media industry and public responsibility for total media freedom on the one hand and for external control on the other.

c)

Individuals could follow their conscience, communicate accordingly, and ultimately come to a knowledge of the truth.

5.

Which one of the following represent Social Responsibility Theory? Why?

a)

It sees people as good and rational and able to judge good ideas from bad.

b)

Media must be brought under elite control.

c)

The need for an independent press that scrutinizes other social institutions and provides objective, accurate news reports.

6.

Which one of the following represent Libertarian Theory? Why?

a)

The power of unrestricted public debate and discussion to create more natural ways of structuring society.

b)

Media should accept and fulfill certain obligations to society.

c)

More government involvement in the operation of the media

7.

Which one of the following represent Developmental Theory? Why?

a)

All forms of communication under the control of a governing elite or authorities

b)

Government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

c)

Only one valid political and social philosophy.

8.

The masses must be led by a ___________leader who can weld them into a powerful force to achieve great things.

a)

Soviet totalitarian leader

b)

Libertarian leader

c)

Social responsibility leader

9.

________represents a compromise between views favoring government control of media and those favoring total press freedom.

a)

Soviet totalitarian theory

b)

Social responsibility theory

c)

Developmental theory

10.

__________concept describes systems in which government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

a)

Authoritarian theory

b)

Social Responsibility theory

c)

Developmental theory

11.

_______justified their power as a means of protecting and preserving a divinely ordained social order.

a)

Authoritarian theory

b)

Developmental theory

c)

Social responsibility theory

12.

_______believed strongly in the power of unrestricted public debate and discussion to create more natural ways of structuring society.

a)

Authoritarian theory

b)

Libertarian theory

c)

Developmental theory