The Media and Politics

Question 1

The main goal of nonprofit media organizations is to .

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C: educate the public

Question 2

How can media coverage of polling influence the outcome of an election? Check all that apply.

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B: Candidates learn more about their standing.; C: Voters may be more or less motivated to support a candidate.; E: Campaigns are more able to predict election outcomes.

Question 3

How is this article an example of the media acting as gatekeepers?

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C: The author chooses which two scientific reports on climate change to include.

Question 4

Which statements describe the relationship between lawmakers and the media? Check all that apply.The media allows citizens to see the day-to-day workings of lawmakers.Lawmakers are unable to use the media to influence public support.There is a lack of media coverage of lawmakers and their activities.Lawmakers use the media to try to create public support for the laws they make. Lawmakers use the media to stay in touch with voters and their opinions.

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A: The media allows citizens to see the day-to-day workings of lawmakers.; D: Lawmakers use the media to try to create public support for the laws they make.; E: Lawmakers use the media to stay in touch with voters and their opinions.

Question 5

For-profit media companies are .

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A: privately owned companies

Question 6

About 90 percent of the media is owned by .

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B: fewer than 10 companies

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