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WorksheetsMedia and Public Policy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Media, individuals and interest groups all influence public opinion.
TRUE
FALSE
What 4 strategies should citizens use to accurately evaluate information found in the media?
detect bias
separate fact and opinion
evaluate the source
listen to nly one type of media
identify propaganda
A political debate aired on television is an example of how the media....
shows bias
determines who the winner will be
allows candidates to accept poltical contributions
offers a forum for opposing viewpoints
Which of the following is a way in which the mass media commonly influence public policy & the public agenda?
Publishing editorials and op-ed pieces to identify important issues.
Make political contributions
Lobby government officials
Publish biased public opinion polls
What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold news conferences?
Giving an opinion poll
Enforcing laws
Communicating with the public
Passing laws
Which scenario demonstrates how the mass media commonly influence public policy & the public agenda?
Lobbying members of Congress
Interviewing different politicians about proposed legislation
Discussing the lifestyle of a politician's family
Writing letters to a congressman
The unbiased media influences public policy in all the following ways EXCEPT --
broadcasts opposing points of view
accurately reports candidate' voting records.
tells people who to vote for.
focuses attention on selected issues.
What term refers to the problems that government leaders consider most important and receive the most attention?
PAC
Public agenda
Interest groups
Public opinion
When the media broadcasts a debate, how are they helping to set the public agenda?
Telling people who to vote for
Lobbying
Holding government officials accountable
Showing opposing points of view
Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?
A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.
A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.
The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state.
The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.
Which of the following demonstrates the media offering a forum for opposing viewpoints?
A headline about a government official’s mishandling of state funds
A debate is held between the candidates running for governor.
A news story focuses on a local school’s plan for improving test scores.
A press conference regarding a controversial decision made by the governor.
Which of the following sources is the most accurate?
Candidate: "I will release my tax returns at some point."
Fox News Opinion Host: "The President did nothing wrong."
Unanimous Agreement of Senate Republicans & Democrats: "The President has a legal requirement to give Congress the report."
Bill Weld, a Republican challenger to Pres. Trump: "The President has committed treason."
How does the media influence public policy through agenda-setting?
By dictating government decisions
By highlighting certain issues over others
By directly creating laws
By funding political campaigns
Which of the following is a role of the media in a democratic society?
To enforce laws
To provide a platform for public discourse
To elect government officials
To create public policies
What is one way the media can shape public opinion on policy issues?
By providing unbiased information
By censoring opposing viewpoints
By only reporting on entertainment news
By ignoring important issues
