Mass Media Quiz w/Slides

What is the definition of mass media?

• A type of social media platform

• All the means for communicating any information to the general public

• A government agency for news

• A private news organization

How do journalists view their job according to the document?

• As entertainers

• As government officials

• As informing the public, not passing along politicians’ messages

• As political advocates

What is a characteristic of an Editorial?

• Based on facts

• Reflects the opinions of the writer

• Focuses on a specific topic

• Written at regular intervals

What is a common characteristic of a Column?

• Describes newsworthy events

• Provides in-depth analysis

• Reflects the interests and perspective of the writer

• Focuses on a specific topic

What type of journalism is described as "softer" news articles?

• Hard News Story

• Commentary

• Feature

• Editorial

How does covering the courts differ from covering other branches of government?

• It is more frequent

• It is less detailed

• It differs greatly

• It is the same

In what year did the court rule no right of special access to information?

• 1972

• 1987

• 1965

• 1996

What does the Freedom of Information Act require federal agencies to do?

• Keep all files confidential

• Release files to the public unless they fall under certain exceptions

• Destroy files after a certain period

• Share files only with other government agencies

How many full denials based on reasons other than exemptions did the Department of Education have in 2012?

• 444

• 1,097

• 96

• 672

How many full denials based on reasons other than exemptions did the Department of Justice have in 2012?

• 27,613

• 444

• 1,097

• 2,326