Propaganda & Media

What is the tax you pay when you purchase items at a store?

• Income Tax
• Property Tax
• Sales Tax
• Progressive Tax

What is the tax you pay on money you earn from your job?

• Income Tax
• Property Tax
• Sales Tax
• Progressive Tax

What is the role of the media as a gatekeeper?

• To decide which stories and issues get public attention
• To provide entertainment to the public
• To sell products through advertising
• To report unbiased news only

What is the primary role of the media as an agenda-setter?

• To control the operations of the government
• To report only positive news to the public
• To decide what issues society discusses in the public sphere
• To entertain the public with various shows and movies

Why is the media's role as an agenda-setter considered controversial?

• Because the media provides too much entertainment
• Because some people worry that corporations influence the public agenda for profit
• Because it is believed that the media should not report any news
• Because the media only reports news from the government

What is the role of the media as a watchdog?

• To only report on the actions of celebrities
• To alert the owner if there is something wrong
• To alert the public if something happens that shouldn't
• To entertain the public with light-hearted stories

How does the public influence the media?

• By controlling the content that is broadcasted on television
• By responding to the media's reporting which can affect which stories get attention
• By funding the media corporations directly
• By voting for what should be reported in the news

What does "bias" mean?

• A person holding public office by virtue of election to that office or through constitutional succession
• A meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials
• Favoring one view over another
• The collection of attitudes of a group of people in a population

What is the meaning of "influence"?

• Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others
• To watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose
• The plural form of the word “medium,” refers to various means of communication
• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian

Define "interest group/special interest group."

• A person holding public office by virtue of election to that office or through constitutional succession
• The collection of attitudes of a group of people in a population
• The act of choosing someone or something in an election
• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group