Question 1

Which of the following is true of the old media in the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

Radio did not displace print media in the early twentieth century. While radio did become a popular form of entertainment and news during the early twentieth century, it did not displace print media such as newspapers and magazines. In fact, many newspapers even began to offer radio listings and programming alongside their print content. It was not until the rise of television in the mid-twentieth century that print media began to face more competition and declines in circulation.

Question 2

A major problem facing news organizations is that readers or viewers of online newspapers and news programs are typically the same people who read the printed news editions and view the news programs on TV.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The audience for traditional news media and online news media tends to overlap, which can make it challenging for news organizations to attract new readers or viewers.

Question 3

The courts have always supported broadcast media with freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

The courts have often placed more restrictions on broadcast media compared to print media, due to the scarcity of broadcast frequencies and the pervasive presence of broadcast media in the public's daily life.

Question 4

Online activists who support a particular candidate but are not controlled by the candidate's organization are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Netroots groups are online activists who support a particular candidate but are not controlled by the candidate's organization. Spin doctors are individuals hired by a candidate to manipulate the media and public perception. Web strategists and Web managers are individuals responsible for designing and managing a candidate's website. Citizen journalists are individuals who report on news and events independently, without being affiliated with a news organization.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of concentrated ownership of media?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of news coverage?

Accepted Answer

Political consultants often plan events with the media in mind to ensure favorable coverage and maximize exposure.

Question 7

BNB Prime, a news channel, has started narrowing the focus of its news to a few cities in the United States. It hardly broadcasts any of the other major events taking place in the world. In this scenario, BNB Prime uses _____.

Accepted Answer

BNB Prime is using hyperlocalism, which is a journalistic practice of focusing on news that is specific to a particular community or region. By narrowing its focus to a few cities in the United States, BNB Prime is catering to the local interests of its viewers and potentially building a loyal audience. However, it may be sacrificing broader coverage of major events happening in the world.

Question 8

Recently, a famous news channel broadcasted that their country experienced the lowest rate of unemployment in the last ten years. This made the viewers feel optimistic. In this scenario, the media outlet was able to influence the viewers' opinions with a technique called _____.

Accepted Answer

Priming is a technique used by media to influence how viewers interpret information by highlighting certain aspects, such as positive economic indicators, to shape public perception and opinions.

Question 9

The United States Supreme Court extended freedom of the press to movies in 1915.

Accepted Answer

The United States Supreme Court did not extend freedom of the press to movies in 1915. In fact, in the 1915 case of Mutual Film Corporation v. Industrial Commission of Ohio, the Court ruled that movies were a business and not a form of expression protected by the First Amendment. It wasn't until much later, in the 1952 case of Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, that the Supreme Court recognized movies as a form of expression protected by the First Amendment.

Question 10

Televised debates have been a feature of presidential campaigns since 1960.

Accepted Answer

Televised debates first took place during the 1960 presidential campaign between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

Question 11

The use of the Internet is a very expensive way for political candidates to contact, recruit, and mobilize supporters, as well as to disseminate information about their positions on issues.

Accepted Answer

The use of the Internet is actually a cost-effective way for political candidates to reach a large audience and disseminate their message. Social media platforms, email marketing, and targeted online advertising can all help candidates connect with potential supporters at a lower cost compared to traditional advertising methods.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of traditional journalism?

Accepted Answer

Traditional journalism is being eclipsed by new forms of media such as blogs, podcasts, and social media platforms. However, traditional journalism still plays an important role in the news industry.

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of negative advertisements?

Accepted Answer

Extreme negative ads can backfire and create sympathy for the candidate being attacked, especially when the accusations are not credible. The other options do not state a disadvantage of negative advertisements.

Question 14

In order to attract more viewers, the television news industry:

Accepted Answer

The use of "infotainment," or news programs that focus on entertaining elements rather than hard news, has become more prevalent in the television news industry as a way to attract more viewers.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the media and the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 16

Samantha has the responsibility of persuading reporters to give a particular event an interpretation that suits the political candidate she is working for. Recently, after a press conference, she convinced the reporters to publish only the positive aspects of the conference to benefit her candidate. In this scenario, Samantha is a _____.

Accepted Answer

Samantha is engaging in the practice of "spin" by trying to influence the way that the event is presented to the public. This is commonly referred to as "spin doctoring," which is the act of controlling or manipulating the way that information is presented to the public in order to benefit a particular person or group.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of televised debates?

Accepted Answer

Televised debates can influence public perception and voter decisions, thereby helping to shape the outcome of elections.

Question 18

Each presidential candidate has press advisers, often called__________, who try to convince reporters to give a story or event an interpretation that is favorable to the candidate.

Accepted Answer

Spin doctors are press advisers who attempt to influence the interpretation of events in a way that is favorable to their candidate.

Question 19

__________is another term that has been used to describe the news blogosphere.

Accepted Answer

People journalism refers to the participatory nature of news blogs where individuals contribute to news reporting and commentary, similar to the concept of the blogosphere.

Question 20

In the context of agenda setting, _____ are stories about how the world works.

Accepted Answer

Frames are stories or narratives that shape how people understand and interpret events or issues. They are important in agenda setting because they can influence which issues are considered newsworthy and which are not.

Quiz 10: Politics and the Media