Question 1

American politicians have always complained throughout history about the mass media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the equal time provision and why is it important in political campaigns?

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The equal time provision is an FCC regul...

Question 3

Deregulation has led to the advent of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   horse race journalism
B)   media conglomerates
C)   shielding
D)   smaller media companiesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which one of the following is an example of how leaks within government help provide the basis for news reports?

Accepted Answer

A)   the delayed rollout of healthcare.gov
B)   President Barack Obama's meeting with House Republicans
C)   the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court
D)   Edward Snowden and the NSAE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which one of the following would typically be consumed by a liberal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fox News
B)   Talk radio
C)   National Public Radio
D)   FacebookE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The equal time provision requires

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A)   the media to offer equal airtime to opposing candidates on any non-news program.
B)   that candidates advertise equal amounts on television and radio.
C)   broadcast media to present several points of view to ensure balanced coverage.
D)   giving all companies a reasonable chance of owning multiple media outlets.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Attack journalism

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A)   no longer exists.
B)   is decreasing.
C)   is increasing.
D)   has not changed in 25 years.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In colonial America, newspapers had low circulation because they were costly and only available in major cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although newspapers are limited in the ________ of their coverage, the ________ of their coverage means that they can provide more detailed knowledge to their readers.

Accepted Answer

A)   depth; timeliness
B)   breadth; timeliness
C)   timeliness; breadth
D)   timeliness; depthE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which one of the following is a trend experienced by many newspapers in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)   increasing number of independent newspapers
B)   decreasing circulation
C)   increase in the number of reporters
D)   decrease in online readersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: The Media

Which one of the following is an example of how leaks within government help provide the basis for news reports?

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Attack journalism

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Which one of the following would typically be consumed by a liberal?

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Although newspapers are limited in the of their coverage, the of their coverage means that they can provide more detailed knowledge to their readers.

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Which one of the following is a trend experienced by many newspapers in recent years?

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American politicians have always complained throughout history about the mass media.

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In colonial America, newspapers had low circulation because they were costly and only available in major cities.

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What is the equal time provision and why is it important in political campaigns?

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Which one of the following is a trend experienced by many newspapers in recent years?

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American politicians have always complained throughout history about the mass media.

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What is the equal time provision and why is it important in political campaigns?

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