How has the media landscape changed as the FCCs regulatory powers changed in the past several decades quizlet?

Choose all of the following that traditional journalists believe are important standards and practices.

Verify sources so as to provide the most accurate reporting.

As long as a source has interesting information, accuracy is not important.

Investigative journalism has little value.

Provide objective treatment of both sides of an issue.

Verify sources so as to provide the most accurate reporting.

Provide objective treatment of both sides of an issue.

How have technology companies like Google and Facebook become part of the modern media landscape?

They do not play any role in the creation or delivery of news.

They coordinate with each other to feature certain articles but not others.

They are a major part of the way that traditional media is now delivered and advertised.

They have started their own major news companies to challenge more traditional ones.

They are a major part of the way that traditional media is now delivered and advertised.

When politicians fight over calling a bill "health care reform" or "health care rationing," what are they trying to shape?

the public's ability to use certain criteria when considering the bill

how the media frame the bill

the media's willingness to report about the bill

how the media frame the bill

How has the media landscape changed as the FCC's regulatory powers changed in the past several decades?

Restrictions on media ownership have been relaxed.

The FCC is only allowed to regulate wireless communication companies now.

Media outlets no longer need to maintain the equal time provision

Broadcast TV stations are allowed to air explicit sexual content.

Restrictions on media ownership have been relaxed.

Most leaked confidential information comes from - government officials, who have - relationships with journalists.

senior

long-term

Which of the following has had the biggest effect on increasing leaked information in the early twenty-first century?

new technology and the internet

more stringent government transparency programs

news organizations strengthening their investigative reporting units

changes in American extradition hearings

new technology and the internet

If a radio station airs a conservative commentator's critique of a liberal author and does not allow the author an opportunity to appear on air, what regulation could it have violated?

the fairness doctrine

the right of rebuttal

the disparate impact standard

the equal time rule

the right of rebuttal

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Which media content is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

correct:
radio stations
TV stations

incorrect:
newspapers
the internet

How have the party affiliations in the Latino community changed over time?

Cuban Americans have become more Democratic since 2004.

In the context of understanding public opinion, which of the following is the best definition of values?

basic principles that shape a person's opinions about issues and events

Values often conflict with one another when applied to a particular policy.

True

How does residential segregation influence racial identity?

People who live in segregated neighborhoods tend to have stronger racial identities.

Which of the following political preferences can be shaped through socialization?

correct:
whether government should regulate air pollution
whether we should trust in government
whether people should vote regularly
whether one party is better than the other

Which of the following statements about public opinion are correct?

correct
Some expressions of opinions are difficult to interpret.
Survey responses can help shape political behavior.

incorect
Members of Congress typically expect massive responses to their actions.
Political views must be made clear in public to count as "public opinion."

Which media sources typically break news through reporting?

corect
newspapers

incorrect
television news
radio news

In contemporary politics, which of the following political positions are more likely to be supported by liberals?

correct:
government regulation of business
government support of the poor
protection of rights for gays and lesbians

incorrect:
government support for religious expression
expanding the use of the American military

Which media sources tend to offer headline coverage, with little depth?

correct:
television news
radio news

incorrect:
newspapers
the internet

How does being a public figure influence one's likelihood of winning a libel suit against a newspaper?

correct
It makes it harder to win a libel case.

incorrect
It makes it easier to win a libel case.
It has no influence on likelihood of winning a libel case.

Why do people seem to know so little about politics?

correct:
Being involved often takes money.
Learning about politics takes time.
Keeping up with politics takes effort.
People feel their actions won't make a difference.

incorrect:
Political news is hard to come by.

The campaign to restrict abortion access is primarily led by which type of group?

private groups

In general, the Supreme Court has ruled_ ________ prior restraint, in support of the ______ Amendment

against, first

_______ have given cues on the issue of gay rights, which helps explain the public opinion's ______ turnaround on the issue.

Political elites, dramatic

Social interactions shape our political preferences through _______ which ________ adulthood.

socialization, continues through

When the media do not report on a particular idea, which form of influence are they exercising?

agenda setting

Which sources can Americans use to learn about public affairs?

correct:
personal conversations
direct contact with politicians
interest group newsletters
news media

Which scenarios involve shortcuts that lead people to good decision making about their position on an issue?

correct
A liberal uses his ideology to take a position on education spending.
A conservative uses her ideology to take a position on federal social programs.

incorrect
A conservative uses his ideology to take a position on a military's intervention in a civil war.
A liberal uses her ideology to take a position on immigration.

Which statements about public opinion are accurate?

correct
Public opinion involves attitudes about whether the government should address a problem.
Public opinion includes assessments of the Democratic Party.
Public opinion includes evaluations of the president's job in office.

incorrect
Public opinion means the public has a single opinion on any given matter.

In general, which political or ideological group is most likely to support the economic and social status quo?

conservatives

How do economic interests influence people's opinions?

correct
Voters tend to focus on how changes to tax rates affect them personally.
Politicians are typically punished when the economy performs poorly.

incorrect
Most voters tend to be unconcerned about the government's role in the economy.
Most voters tend to be selfless in their preferences about spending priorities.

Which of the following is a reason that elected officials might not respond to shifts in public opinion?

They are prioritizing the views of a committed minority.

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the media wrote many stories about President Bush's performance on protecting the nation from terrorism, and few stories on the economy. What two means of media influence is this an example of?

correct
priming
agenda setting

incorrect
framing
whistle-blowing

What methods have out-groups relied on to protect their rights and ensure equal protection under the laws?

correct
protests
lawsuits
propaganda

incorrect
legislation

Which of the following statements about the president's use of social media are accurate?

correct
Presidents have typically used social media in ways similar to old media.
Presidents have used social media to disseminate information.

incorrect
Recent presidents have reduced their social media usage upon taking office.
Presidents regularly use social media to engage in back-and-forth dialogues.

How has the media landscape changed as the FCC's regulatory powers changed in the past several decades?

correct
Restrictions on media ownership have been relaxed.

incorrect
The FCC is only allowed to regulate wireless communication companies now.
Media outlets no longer need to maintain the equal time provision.
Broadcast TV stations are allowed to air explicit sexual content.

Match the form of media influence to its effect on public opinion.

affects which issues Americans think about: setting the agenda

affects what opinions Americans hold on issues: priming & framing

The tendency of men's and women's opinions to differ in voting preferences is known as the gender gap, but the gap is also present in issues of war and peace. Which issues were men more likely to support than women were?

More Likely to Be Supported by Men:
going to war in Iraq
using troops to intervene in a civil war or genocide
using missile strikes in Syria

More Likely to Be Supported by Women:
brokering a cease-fire instead of using air strikes in Yugoslavia

Match the issue to conservatives' likelihood to support it or oppose it.

support:expansion of military funding

oppose:government-administered social services, same-sex marriage, abortion rights, regulation on business

Women are more likely to support the Democratic Party because of its stance on reproductive rights.

false

How has the internet changed the media landscape?

correct
Politicians can communicate directly with citizens.
Newspaper readership has declined.
Reports on news can be shared in real time.

incorrect
Political knowledge among citizens has increased.

Which of the following groups can develop political identities?

correct
southerners
Christians
Democrats
Latinos
women

Which political actors tend to have an advantage in media coverage?

correct
the president over congressional leaders
congressional incumbents over challengers

incorrect
congressional leaders over the president
congressional challengers over incumbents

If a family watches television to get news, what kind of media source is it relying on?

broadcast media

Which of the following statements about partisanship are accurate?

correct:
People's party identification can influence how they process information.
People's party identification is a strong predictor of their vote choice.

incorrect:
Party identification is the same thing as ideology.
Party identification is a dynamic form of political identity.

In general, when the public's mood becomes more conservative, what effect does this have on government policy?

Government policy gets more conservative.

Which of the following result from the low levels of political knowledge among many Americans?

correct
People may support policies against their own self-interest.
Political opinion can be manipulated by political elites.

incorrect
Public opinion is irrational and volatile.
People are not capable of making informed decisions.

By using _______ , average citizens form opinions that are _________ consistent with their underlying preferences.

informational shortcuts, often

If a TV station allows a state's Republican gubernatorial candidate to appear on a talk show but refuses to allow the Democratic candidate a similar opportunity, the TV station is guilty of violating which of the following?

equal time provision

What is political socialization?

the process through which political beliefs and values are formed

Public opinion is most likely to express wide agreement on which of the following issues?

the legitimacy of the U.S. Constitution

In general, how do most Americans identify politically?

moderate

If a radio station airs a conservative commentator's critique of a liberal author and does not allow the author an opportunity to appear on air, it could have violated which of the following?

right of rebuttal

Governments ______ attempt to influence citizen beliefs. In general, these attempts are _______

often, succesful

Which values do Americans almost universally agree with?

correct
the democracy principle
the equal-opportunity principle
the principle that the best government governs least

incorrect
the "to each according to his needs" principle

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When did the FCC stop major regulations of broadcast media quizlet?

In 1996, Congress passed the Telecommunications Act which ended or relaxed many FCC limits on media ownership. The law removed limits on how many stations a company could own as long as the company did not control more than 35% of the national market and allowed cross-ownership of cable and broadcast systems.

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2. American radio and television are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent agency.