CL3.9 The Media

What was the purpose of the Associated Press (AP) when it was created?

• To expose political and social corruption

• To share news and information across the country

• To broadcast live events

• To uncover hidden political information

Which form of media became popular after radio and helped standardize national news?

• Newspapers

• Television

• Internet

• Social media

Which news channel became the first 24-hour news channel in 1980?

• ABC

• NBC

• CNN

• MSNBC

What is the impact of the Internet and social media on news consumption?

• It has led to more investigative reporting

• It has increased skepticism of news

• It has decreased the influence of traditional news

• It has improved the accuracy of reporting

Who acts as gatekeepers in the media, controlling what news is reported?

• Politicians

• Journalists

• Reporters

• Media owners