Answers670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS JOSHUA AInterest Groups and Lobbying

The Media and Politics Answers

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What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process?

A
consistency
B
complete accuracy
C
transparency
D
comprehensiveness
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Which of these are forms of mass media? Select four answers.

A
newspapers
B
radio
C
television
D
telephone calls
E
personal e-mails
F
magazines
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What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?

A
ask for donations
B
promote policies
C
encourage debate
D
win votes
4

For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select three answers.

A
to generate donations
B
to organize supporters
C
to limit criticism
D
to solicit support
E
to pass legislation
5

Do news entities provide only the facts? Why or why not?

A
Yes, news entities provide facts and leave it to the individual to interpret them.
B
No, news entities present only opinion-based information.
C
Yes, news entities report the facts, not what they think.
D
No, news entities offer opinions, debate, and interpretations of events.
6

How do politicians most use the media to win elections and to perform better as policymakers?

A
They use the media to inform the public about their families and personal lives in order to make themselves seem more relatable.
B
They use the media to get more attention, because the more popular they are, the more support their policies will have.
C
They use the media to share their ideas and to sell their political messages and ideas to voters.
D
They use the media to raise money for their political parties, so that even if they do not win elections, someone else in their party will.
7

The media aim to make the public

A
aware of the issues.
B
actively involved.
C
accountable.
D
opinionated.
8

Which statement best describes the media’s role in informing the public on government affairs?

A
The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws.
B
The media’s constant presentation of information requires that the public gain a comprehensive understanding of policy.
C
The media works hard to ensure that everyone has access to the same information at all times.
D
The media’s experts develop highly informed opinions about current events to ensure that people make the right decisions.
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Which best describes why candidates and politicians use the Internet?

A
They want to maintain control of their messages.
B
They need to eliminate the waste associated with traditional media.
C
They need to use modern technology so that they do not appear out of touch.
D
They must use the same media that citizens use.
10

What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

A
to reinforce their messages
B
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
C
to influence undecided voters
D
to generate donations
11

How have changes in the media and modern technology most changed how candidates campaign?

A
Candidates often spend less on advertisements and more on polling.
B
Candidates must explain their positions well in written newspaper articles.
C
Candidates often effectively use social media to reach voters.
D
Candidates must be able to give convincing in-person speeches.
12

Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

A
It may be the only accessible source of information on the issues and candidates for a particular group of people.
B
It helps people have a comprehensive understanding of all of the issues.
C
It introduces the public to only the candidates who have the best chance of winning.
D
It encourages people to vote for the right candidate based on the media’s informed opinions.
13

Why has social media affected political campaigns?

A
It is usually a quick and effective form of mass communication.
B
It is always a free way for politicians to advertise.
C
It is often not an effective way for citizens to criticize policy ideas.
D
It is an effective way of communicating with the public without getting feedback.
14

What information is published in the Congressional Record?

A
Policy statements of members of Congress
B
Commentaries appearing on news networks
C
Debates that occurred within Congress
D
Results of public opinion polls
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Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

A
the ability to actively participate in policy making
B
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
C
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
D
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process

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