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Final Exam Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Penny Press

a)

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.

b)

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)

c)

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."

d)

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

2.

Define Entitlement Programs

a)

a government program that provides free school and financial aid

b)

a government program that provides benefits to those who apply

c)

a government program that provides social security to those over 65

d)

a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line

3.

define deep background

a)

the interview can NOT be reported to the public

b)

sources may NOT be attributed to by a name

c)

the interview can be reported to the public

d)

sources may be attributed to by name

4.

fiscal policy

a)

limiting the governments role in the countries economic policies

b)

the use of policies to increase taxes fro funding social security programs

c)

giving the government more power to intervine in the countries economy

d)

the use of taxing and spending policies to stabilize the economy

5.

why does the government regulate electronic media more than print media?

a)

to provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe

b)

one who benefits from an interest group's work without participation

c)

airwaves coming from electronic devises are public property

d)

when a country does not intervene between 2 countries in an armed conflict

6.

who manages US foreign policy?

a)

department of education

b)

department of justice

c)

department of state

7.

US foreign policy of attempting to stop the spread of communism through military, economic, and political power is?

a)

Containment

b)

counterproliferation

c)

denial

d)

disarmament

8.

what was the purpose of creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

a)

power was given to the federal government to control education

b)

to provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe

c)

to provide financial support to the countries

d)

to spread democracy and the free market

9.

define isolationism

a)

the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government

b)

providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills

c)

when a country does not intervene between 2 countries in an armed conflict

d)

buying and setting of government securities or debt

10.

how did the 1978 Ethics in Government Act change under the Trump Presidency?

a)

the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government

b)

the waiting period was reduced from 2 years to 1 year

c)

buying and setting of government securities or debt

11.

what branch of government is most popular among the media and journalists?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

12.

what is a free rider?

a)

one who benefits from an interest group's work without participation

b)

power given to government to control

c)

providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills

d)

spread democracy and the free market

13.

define open market operations

a)

making financial contributions to candidates

b)

benefits from an interest group's work without participation

c)

buying and setting of government securities or debt

d)

produce advertisements

14.

define agenda setting

a)

banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees

b)

benefits from an interest group's work without participation

c)

providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills

d)

the mainstream media dictates the agenda of the government

15.

what type of activities are Political Action Committees allowed to participate in?

a)

produce advertisements

b)

making financial contributions to candidates

c)

endorse candidates

16.

the medicare program is the largest US health program with the most members

a)

True

b)

False

17.

what is the effects of narrowcasting?

a)

collective security

b)

free market

c)

political polarization

d)

spread of democracy

18.

what do interest groups usually get involved in?

a)

banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees

b)

providing elected officials with information that may help in passing bills

c)

provide peacetime and collective security for the US and Europe

19.

explain the honest leadership and open government act of 2007

a)

banned gifts for members of congress and speaking fees

b)

banned speaking for 2 minutes

c)

banned staying in congress till 65

20.

what was the purpose of Clinton's demographic engagement?

a)

to increase taxes for funding social security programs

b)

to spread democracy and the free market

c)

power given to the federal government to control education

d)

collective security for the US and Europe

21.

which country recently posed challenges to the US due to their economic growth and influential influence?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

22.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps the most people

a)

True

b)

False

23.

what strategy is NOT used by the US to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?

a)

deterrence

b)

disarmament

c)

counterproliferation

d)

denial

24.

define roosevelt corollary

a)

US was responsible for security in Africa and South America

b)

US was responsible for security in Europe and Asia

c)

US was responsible for security in latin America and the Caribbean

d)

US was responsible for security in North America and Australia

25.

define yellow journalism

a)

uses sensationalist journalism

b)

uses political cartoons and sensationalist journalism

c)

uses newspapers and TVs

d)

uses press and announcements

26.

journalists who are prone to elite bias usually belong to which of the following demographics?

a)

teens

b)

women

c)

men

d)

elders

27.

what is the difference between "on the record" and "off the record" ?

a)

on = interview can be reported
off = interview can NOT be reported

b)

on = interview can NOT be reported
off = interview can be reported

c)

can be attributed to the source by name

d)

a person's name must be anonymous.

28.

what is a press briefing?

a)

elected official will appear in person and topics for questions may be restricted or unrestricted

b)

press secretary of an official answers questions about an issue/topic

c)

official written statement on issues given directly to reporters.

d)

aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event.

29.

Medicare

a)

a government program that provides benefits to those who apply

b)

a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line

c)

a government program that provides social security to those over 65

d)

a government program that provides free school and financial aid

30.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

a)

a government program that provides social security to those over 65

b)

a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line

c)

a government program that provides benefits to those who apply

d)

a government program that provides free school and financial aid

31.

Department of Education's Federal Student Aid programs

a)

a government program that provides benefits to those who apply

b)

a government program that gives food stamps to those living on the poverty line

c)

a government program that provides free school and financial aid

d)

a government program that provides social security to those over 65

32.

On Background

a)

a person's name must be anonymous.

b)

nothing the source says can be printed

c)

can be attributed to the source by name

d)

every detail can be reported

33.

Press Release

a)

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

b)

official written statement on issues given directly to reporters

c)

constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event

34.

Press Briefing

a)

constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event

b)

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

c)

constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event

35.

Press Conference

a)

constructed by proxy with a press secretary or aide appearing on behalf of the official and answering questions on a specific issue or event

b)

official written statement on issues given directly to reporters

c)

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