Media and Politics Quiz

What is the main function of the media in politics?

• To provide information for people to make decisions and get involved in politics

• To promote a specific political ideology

• To entertain people with political news

• To create conflict and scandal for ratings

Which form of media is no longer the main source of information for Americans?

• Print media

• Broadcast media

• Radio

• Internet

What is the primary advantage of the Internet as a news source?

• It reaches more Americans than any other form of media

• It has no bias

• It provides detailed news stories

• It can update quickly

What is the most persistent bias in the news media?

• Positive news stories

• Conservative bias

• Liberal bias

• Conflict and scandal

What is a leak in the context of media and politics?

• A positive news story about a politician

• A biased news story

• A news story written by a politician

• A disclosure of confidential information to a journalist

What is a press release in the context of media and politics?

• A detailed news story

• A disclosure of confidential information to a journalist

• A news story with minimal revisions

• A story written by politicians released to the press

What is the primary factor that influences the news according to the text?

• Advertisers

• Journalists

• Consumers of news

• Politicians

What is the main concern about news tailored to specific groups of people?

• It reaches a good cross-section of Americans

• It covers all issues equally

• It provides unbiased news to all groups

• Certain segments of the population and their concerns are under-reported

What is the role of the media in American politics according to the text?

• To promote a specific political ideology

• To create and change the structures of government

• To filter and shape information for the public

• To entertain the public with political news

What is the first step to hearing stories that are not covered by the media?

• A better understanding of the media and its importance as a political institution

• A better understanding of the political system

• A better understanding of the American public

• A better understanding of the news organizations