Deck 1: The Publics Champion

Question 1

The watchdog function of the press refers to the idea that journalists should keep an eye on the powerful.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The news media have a duty to contribute to citizens' self-governance by helping to inform the people.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The term checks and balances refers to the duty of journalists to keep track of their expenses.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following best describes excellent journalism?

A) It provides well-researched, meticulously reported facts attributed to credible sources, and it's useful, interesting and compelling.
B) It emphasizes getting information out first-before the competition-and it provides well-researched, meticulously reported facts whenever possible.
C) It emphasizes interacting with the audience, and it provides well-researched, meticulously reported facts whenever possible.
D) It emphasizes the entertainment value of the story, and it provides well-researched, meticulously reported facts whenever possible.

Question 5

The founders of the U.S. government thought which of the following were true about citizens?

A) While people sometimes make the best choices for themselves, they mostly do not because humans are not rational creatures.
B) People are capable of reason.
C) People are followers, so they need a leader to herd them.
D) People should be allowed to criticize the government, but if someone's ideas are hateful or bigoted, those ideas should be censored by Congress.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the Libertarian Theory of the Press?

A) This theory says the press's function is to support the Libertarian Party.
B) This theory says the press's function is to monitor the government, keeping an eye on those in power.
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 7

Which of the following describes how journalists can serve the public?

A) They provide access to ideas.
B) They evaluate evidence.
C) They assess the credibility of sources.
D) All of the above

Question 8

Please define the following term: "watchdog function"

Question 9

Please define the following term: "prior restraint"

Question 10

Please list three ways that journalists can fulfill their public duty.

Question 11

Think about the First Amendment, the watchdog function of the news media and the duty of the news media to provide information to the audience so it can make informed decisions. How are these ideals related?

Question 12

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-Three characteristics that help define a good journalist are initiative, persistence and curiosity.

Question 13

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-A journalist with fire in the belly is passionate and engaged.

Question 14

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-In The Responsible Journalist, a journalist's habits of mind are defined as the detrimental habits accrued over years that interfere with good, professional journalism. With training, journalists can learn the skills to counteract these.

Question 15

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-A journalist who is assigned to cover the mayor's press conference in a snowstorm finds out the bus is canceled. She tries to borrow a neighbor's truck, and when that isn't possible, walks the mile to the city building. When no one else arrives, she waits 20 minutes just in case. The mayor walks in and ends up granting her an exclusive interview. Which of the following best describes the characteristic this journalist has exhibited?

A) Objectivity
B) Lethargy
C) Persistence
D) Arrogance

Question 16

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-Which of the following best describes a journalist who is a practical idealist?

A) Someone who keeps the ideals of journalism and its traditions in mind while practicing professional journalistic skills
B) A journalist who understands that ideals are fine for the classroom and theoretical discussions, but who puts practical goals first
C) A journalist who practices researching, interviewing and writing stories before he is asked to do so on the job
D) All of the above

Question 17

Habits 1 quiz-exam questions
-Please identify and briefly describe three characteristics that good journalists have, according to the text.