Understanding Impeachment Hearings and Media Coverage

Understanding Impeachment Hearings and Media Coverage

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the impeachment hearings, focusing on media coverage and bias. It highlights C-SPAN's role in providing a unified feed for cable networks and critiques the graphics and narratives used by Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC. The video also examines Trump's self-interest in foreign affairs and the media's portrayal of the impeachment as a witch hunt. It suggests turning off the TV and following live blogs or C-SPAN for unbiased coverage, while also discussing the Bidens and related critiques.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which network provides the primary feed for the impeachment hearings?

Fox News

CNN

C-SPAN

MSNBC

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Fox News label William Taylor during the hearings?

Career government servant

Never-Trumper

Stoic

Patriot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Nicolle Wallace's reaction to the civil servants' professionalism?

Indifferent

Gobsmacked

Disappointed

Critical

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key criticism of Donald Trump's use of presidential power?

Focusing on foreign affairs

Advancing personal interests

Ignoring media narratives

Supporting civil servants

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Fox News' opinion shows describe the impeachment process?

A fair trial

A political strategy

A witch hunt

A necessary action

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe the impeachment hearings in a sensational manner?

Government scandal

Media circus

Political drama

Witch hunt 2.0

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative sources are recommended for following the impeachment hearings?

Television news

Live blogs

Social media

Radio broadcasts

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