WorksheetsFinal Exam Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Penny Press
Newspapers that sold for a penny, making them accessible to everyone. Supported by advertising rather than subscriptions, they tried to attract as large an audience as possible.
a type of sensationalist bias reporting that used crazy headlines and exaggerated stories. They weren't very respected (many influential people would pay them off to not get blasted)
Was a popular form of media throughout the 1900's as it informed citizens of ongoing problems. One broadcast that informed people in the earlier years was President Roosevelt's "Fire Side Chats."
About 1/5 people consume social media for their news. Causing political leaders to switch to social media for events, raise money, and gain supporters all in the mean while attacking their opponents
Define Entitlement Programs
a government program that provides free school and financial aid
a government program that provides benefits to those who apply
a government program that provides social security to those over 65
a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line
define deep background
the interview can NOT be reported to the public
sources may NOT be attributed to by a name
the interview can be reported to the public
sources may be attributed to by name
fiscal policy
limiting the governments role in the countries economic policies
the use of policies to increase taxes fro funding social security programs
giving the government more power to intervine in the countries economy
the use of taxing and spending policies to stabilize the economy
why does the government regulate electronic media more than print media?
to provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe
one who benefits from an interest group's work without participation
airwaves coming from electronic devises are public property
when a country does not intervene between 2 countries in an armed conflict
who manages US foreign policy?
department of education
department of justice
department of state
US foreign policy of attempting to stop the spread of communism through military, economic, and political power is?
Containment
counterproliferation
denial
disarmament
what was the purpose of creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
power was given to the federal government to control education
to provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe
to provide financial support to the countries
to spread democracy and the free market
define isolationism
the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government
providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills
when a country does not intervene between 2 countries in an armed conflict
buying and setting of government securities or debt
how did the 1978 Ethics in Government Act change under the Trump Presidency?
the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government
the waiting period was reduced from 2 years to 1 year
buying and setting of government securities or debt
what branch of government is most popular among the media and journalists?
legislative
executive
judicial
what is a free rider?
one who benefits from an interest group's work without participation
power given to government to control
providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills
spread democracy and the free market
define open market operations
making financial contributions to candidates
benefits from an interest group's work without participation
buying and setting of government securities or debt
produce advertisements
define agenda setting
banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees
benefits from an interest group's work without participation
providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills
the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government
what type of activities are Political Action Committees allowed to participate in?
produce advertisements
making financial contributions to candidates
endorse candidates
the medicare program is the largest US health program with the most members
True
False
what is the effects of narrowcasting?
collective security
free market
political polarization
spread of democracy
what do interest groups usually get involved in?
banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees
providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills
provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe
explain the honest leadership and open government act of 2007
banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees
banned speaking for 2 minutes
banned staying in congress till 65
what was the purpose of Clinton's demographic engagement?
to increase taxes for funding social security programs
to spread democracy and the free market
power given to the federal government to control education
collective security for the US and Europe
which country recently posed challenges to the US due to their economic growth and influential influence?
China
Japan
Europe
Asia
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps the most people
True
False
what strategy is NOT used by the US to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
deterrence
disarmament
counterproliferation
denial
define roosevelt corollary
US was responsible for security in Africa and South America
US was responsible for security in Europe and Asia
US was responsible for security in latin America and the Caribbean
US was responsible for security in North America and Australia
define yellow journalism
uses sensationalist journalism
uses political cartoons and sensationalist journalism
uses newspapers and TVs
uses press and announcements
journalists who are prone to elite bias usually belong to which of the following demographics?
teens
women
men
elders
what is the difference between "on the record" and "off the record" ?
on = interview can be reported
off = interview can NOT be reported
on = interview can NOT be reported
off = interview can be reported
can be attributed to the source by name
a person's name must be anonymous.
what is a press briefing?
elected official will appear in person and topics for questions may be restricted or unrestricted
press secretary of an official answers questions about an issue/topic
official written statement on issues given directly to reporters.
aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event.
Medicare
a government program that provides benefits to those who apply
a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line
a government program that provides social security to those over 65
a government program that provides free school and financial aid
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
a government program that provides social security to those over 65
a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line
a government program that provides benefits to those who apply
a government program that provides free school and financial aid
Department of Education's Federal Student Aid programs
a government program that provides benefits to those who apply
a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line
a government program that provides free school and financial aid
a government program that provides social security to those over 65
On Background
a person's name must be anonymous.
nothing the source says can be printed
can be attributed to the source by name
every detail can be reported
Press Release
elected official will appear in person and topics for questions may be restricted or unrestricted, depending on the disposition of the elected official and the situation
official written statement on issues given directly to reporters
constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event
Press Briefing
constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event
elected official will appear in person and topics for questions may be restricted or unrestricted, depending on the disposition of the elected official and the situation
constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event
Press Conference
constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event
official written statement on issues given directly to reporters
elected official will appear in person and topics for questions may be restricted or unrestricted, depending on the disposition of the elected official and the situation
