Question 1

Tense relations between the Afgahan government and the Tolo TV network in Afghanistan included all of the following EXCEPT
A) Afghan President Hamid Karzi told the network CEO, "You better fix up your TV station.".
B) fifty police officers raided the network, took three staff members away, and beat others .
C) Taliban purists forced the network to air nothing but calls to prayer and chanting on TV.
D) the vice president's personal bodyguards had an armed stand-off with the police force.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C because there is no record of Taliban purists forcing Tolo TV to air only calls to prayer and chanting. The other options (A, B, and D) reflect actual tensions between the Afghan government and Tolo TV.

Question 2

The changing conditions faced by mass media around the world are evident in Afghanistan's new constitution which was written in 2003 and
A) affords unlimited freedom to the Internet but puts very restrictive limits on broadcast media.
B) establishes strict government control of all mass media.
C) includes a constitutional guarantee against government interference with mass media.
D) requires that at least 50 percent of all media content promote religious or cultural values.

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan's new constitution written in 2003 includes a constitutional guarantee against government interference with mass media, reflecting a commitment to freedom of expression and the press, despite the country's challenging conditions.

Question 3

Throughout mass media history, what political systems with top-down governances have been most common?
A) Authoritarian
B) Democratic
C) Republican
D) Sovereign

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian systems are characterized by top-down governance, where decisions are made by a single leader or a small group of individuals without much input from the general populace. This contrasts with democratic or republican systems, where governance involves more participation from citizens. Sovereign refers to the authority of a state to govern itself rather than a type of political system.

Question 4

King Henry VIII who cracked down on printed materials headed a political system classified as
A) democratic.
B) authoritarian.
C) libertarian.
D) empirical.

Accepted Answer

King Henry VIII's political system was authoritarian, characterized by strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, and he had significant control over the state and its subjects, including restrictions on printed materials.

Question 5

What type of government system prevents mass-media criticism of its policies with numerous methods?
A) Democratic
B) Libertarianism
C) Authoritarian
D) Global

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian governments often suppress freedom of speech and control mass media to prevent criticism of their policies, unlike democratic or libertarian systems that typically uphold freedom of expression.

Question 6

The two countries with Marxist-Leninist regimes that are ranked by Freedom House as being among the worst-rated countries for press freedom are
A) Peru and Libya.
B) Cuba and North Korea.
C) Brazil and Iran.
D) Haiti and South Korea.

Accepted Answer

Cuba and North Korea are both Marxist-Leninist regimes known for their strict control over the media and suppression of press freedom, consistently ranking them among the worst globally by organizations like Freedom House.

Question 7

King James of Scotland and later of England advocated the divine right of kings which claimed that legitimate monarchs were
A) elected by the people.
B) anointed by the Almighty.
C) entitled to their crowns by birthrights.
D) were voted on by parliament.

Accepted Answer

King James of Scotland, who later became James I of England, was a strong advocate of the divine right of kings, which posited that kings were anointed by God and not subject to earthly authority, including that of the church or the people. This belief held that the monarch's power was derived directly from God, making them answerable only to God for their actions.

Question 8

The authoritarian line of reasoning justifies suppression of ideas and information on the grounds that
A) truth is a monopoly of the regime.
B) the people should determine the truth.
C) democracy involves all the people.
D) the ruling class needs input from common folk.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian regimes often justify the suppression of ideas and information by claiming that they alone possess the truth or the correct interpretation of reality, thereby negating the need for public discourse or dissenting opinions.

Question 9

Libertarian thinkers have faith in the ability of
A) individuals to make decisions based on reason.
B) royalty to guide the country.
C) the divine right of kings to rule the land.
D) government to make all decisions.

Accepted Answer

Libertarian thinkers believe in individual freedom and autonomy, emphasizing the capacity of individuals to make reasoned decisions for themselves, rather than relying on government, royalty, or divine right to dictate choices.

Question 10

English writer John Milton argued for a free and open exchange of information known as the
A) right of kings.
B) marketplace of ideas.
C) democratic system.
D) idea community.

Accepted Answer

John Milton is famous for advocating the concept of the "marketplace of ideas," a metaphor suggesting that in a free, open, and competitive arena of ideas, the truth will emerge from the competition of diverse opinions and beliefs.

Question 11

Libertarians believe that people sometimes err in sorting out alternatives, but those flawed ideas can be replaced with better ones, which is known as
A) democratic reason.
B) value driven thinking.
C) the self-righting process.
D) indigenous values

Accepted Answer

Libertarians advocate for the self-righting process, which posits that although individuals may initially make errors in judgment or decision-making, these mistakes can be corrected over time through better ideas and solutions. This concept emphasizes the ability of free individuals to refine and improve their choices and beliefs through open discourse and experience.

Question 12

The free expression section of the U.S. Constitution is called
A) the Fifth Amendment.
B) the First Amendment.
C) the right to bear speech.
D) Article I. .

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Question 13

Since the U.S. Constitution was written, A) no limits have ever been placed on free speech and expression. B) minor modifications to the right to free speech and expression in the 17^th amendment. C) courts have consistently ruled that no limits can be imposed. D) some limits have, of necessity, been imposed on free speech and expression.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution, particularly through court interpretations, acknowledges that while free speech is a fundamental right, it is not absolute. Limits have been imposed for reasons such as national security, public safety, and to prevent harm or defamation, among others.

Question 14

The government of India appears to have taken the lead in using computers and mobile communications devices to link its people, even those in remote villages, with the rest of the world. Its accomplishments include all of the following EXCEPT
A) designing and releasing $35 Linux-based laptop computers for students and citizens.
B) doing daily polls of citizens via the Internet to assess their satisfaction with elected officials.
C) having distant doctors diagnose illness and plan treatments through tele-medicine systems.
D) providing Internet-connected knowledge and bill-payment centers for 237,000 villages.

Accepted Answer

Options A, C, and D are actual initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to increase digital accessibility and services for its citizens, including affordable computing options, telemedicine, and digital infrastructure for rural areas. Option B, regarding daily polls of citizens via the Internet to assess their satisfaction with elected officials, is not a documented or widely recognized initiative by the Indian government.

Question 15

During which war did reporters routinely submit their stories to censors to delete sensitive military matters?
A) Civil War
B) World War I
C) World War II
D) Vietnam

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

During which conflict were U.S. reporters dressed in officers' uniforms and often assigned a vehicle and driver?
A) the Civil War
B) World War II
C) the Vietnam War
D) the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Accepted Answer

During World War II, U.S. reporters were often integrated into the military units they were covering, to the extent that they were dressed in officers' uniforms and frequently assigned a vehicle and driver to facilitate their reporting. This level of access and integration was part of the broader war effort, aiming to ensure that reporting from the front lines would support the Allied cause while providing the public with information about the progress of the war.

Question 17

Uncensored field reporting from the Vietnam War was dubbed
A) grass-roots reporting.
B) Viet journalism.
C) jungle jive.
D) rice-roots reporting.

Accepted Answer

Uncensored field reporting from the Vietnam War was often referred to as "rice-roots reporting," a play on the term "grass-roots" to reflect the local and ground-level nature of the journalism.

Question 18

During which military action were the U.S. news media prevented from covering combat operations?
A) World War I
B) the earliest portion of the Vietnam War
C) the U.S. invasion of Grenada
D) the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Accepted Answer

During the U.S. invasion of Grenada in 1983, the U.S. news media were initially prevented from covering the combat operations. This was a significant departure from previous conflicts where the media had more access to the front lines.

Question 19

How does a pool system work?
A) The military keeps a pool of journalists in the front lines to ensure 24/7 coverage.
B) Reporters live and travel with military units at all times.
C) Journalists have no specific contact with the military but are allowed to accompany them at will.
D) Reporters are chosen on a rotating basis to cover limited-access events and share the story.

Accepted Answer

The pool system involves selecting reporters on a rotating basis to cover events or situations where media access is limited, such as military operations or exclusive events. These selected reporters then share their coverage with other media outlets, ensuring broader dissemination of the information while managing the logistical and security challenges of having too many journalists in restricted or sensitive areas.

Question 20

Reporters who are assigned to a specific military unit are said to be
A) volunteers.
B) assignees.
C) embedded.
D) attached.

Accepted Answer

Reporters who are assigned to a specific military unit for the purpose of covering their activities from the inside are said to be "embedded." This practice allows journalists to report firsthand from the front lines while being protected and restricted by the military unit they are attached to.

Quiz 15: Mass Media Globalization

Tense relations between the Afgahan government and the Tolo TV network in Afghanistan included all of the following EXCEPT

The changing conditions faced by mass media around the world are evident in Afghanistan's new constitution which was written in 2003 and

Throughout mass media history, what political systems with top-down governances have been most common?

King Henry VIII who cracked down on printed materials headed a political system classified as

What type of government system prevents mass-media criticism of its policies with numerous methods?

The two countries with Marxist-Leninist regimes that are ranked by Freedom House as being among the worst-rated countries for press freedom are

King James of Scotland and later of England advocated the divine right of kings which claimed that legitimate monarchs were

The authoritarian line of reasoning justifies suppression of ideas and information on the grounds that

Libertarian thinkers have faith in the ability of

English writer John Milton argued for a free and open exchange of information known as the

Libertarians believe that people sometimes err in sorting out alternatives, but those flawed ideas can be replaced with better ones, which is known as

The free expression section of the U.S. Constitution is called

Since the U.S. Constitution was written,

The government of India appears to have taken the lead in using computers and mobile communications devices to link its people, even those in remote villages, with the rest of the world. Its accomplishments include all of the following EXCEPT

During which war did reporters routinely submit their stories to censors to delete sensitive military matters?

During which conflict were U.S. reporters dressed in officers' uniforms and often assigned a vehicle and driver?

Uncensored field reporting from the Vietnam War was dubbed

During which military action were the U.S. news media prevented from covering combat operations?

How does a pool system work?

Reporters who are assigned to a specific military unit are said to be