Chapter 12 Reading Quiz

Reorder the following from earliest (1) to latest (5) in the history of American political journalism.

• The Popular Press

• Electronic Journalism

• The Party Press

• Magazines of Opinion

• The Internet and Social Media

"The manufactured stories typically designed to support a particular point of view or candidate" is the definition of which of the following vocabulary term?

• Fake News

• Partisan Press

• Yellow Journalism

• Mackraking

A government official shares a rumor with a journalist that the president is considering a new tax on luxury goods. The information is reported widely, and within days, the administration monitors public opinion polls and media reactions to gauge the response. What term best describes this strategy of releasing information to test the public's reaction before making a formal decision?

• Agenda-setting

• Trial balloon

• Leak

• Whistleblowing

Emma is very interested in politics and regularly follows news sources that align with her personal beliefs. She actively avoids media outlets that present opposing viewpoints, as she feels they are biased and untrustworthy. What term best describes Emma's behavior in choosing news sources?

• Selective exposure

• Agenda-setting

• Framing

• Confirmation bias

Which term best describes the type of campaign coverage that focuses on polling data and candidate strategy rather than substantive policy issues?

• Framing

• Horse-race journalism

• Agenda-setting

• Watchdog journalism

In relation to trust in the media: over time...

• Americans have become less confident in the press.

• Americans have become more confident in the press.

• Americans do not trust the press.

• Americans have complete confidence in the press.

What is the term for the FCC rule requiring broadcasters to sell equal airtime to all candidates if they sell airtime to any one candidate?

• Fairness Doctrine

• Right of Reply Rule

• Equal Time Rule

• Candidate Access Rule