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Which statement best describes the media’s role in informing the public on government affairs?

A
The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws.
B
The media’s constant presentation of information requires that the public gain a comprehensive understanding of policy.
C
The media works hard to ensure that everyone has access to the same information at all times.
D
The media’s experts develop highly informed opinions about current events to ensure that people make the right decisions.
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How do politicians most use the media to win elections and to perform better as policymakers?

A
They use the media to inform the public about their families and personal lives in order to make themselves seem more relatable.
B
They use the media to get more attention, because the more popular they are, the more support their policies will have.
C
They use the media to share their ideas and to sell their political messages and ideas to voters.
D
They use the media to raise money for their political parties, so that even if they do not win elections, someone else in their party will.
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How have changes in the media and modern technology most changed how candidates campaign?

A
Candidates often spend less on advertisements and more on polling.
B
Candidates must explain their positions well in written newspaper articles.
C
Candidates often effectively use social media to reach voters.
D
Candidates must be able to give convincing in-person speeches.
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What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

A
to reinforce their messages
B
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
C
to influence undecided voters
D
to generate donations
5

The media aim to make the public

A
aware of the issues.
B
actively involved.
C
accountable.
D
opinionated.
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Why has social media affected political campaigns?

A
It is usually a quick and effective form of mass communication.
B
It is always a free way for politicians to advertise.
C
It is often not an effective way for citizens to criticize policy ideas.
D
It is an effective way of communicating with the public without getting feedback.
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What information is published in the Congressional Record?

A
Policy statements of members of Congress
B
Commentaries appearing on news networks
C
Debates that occurred within Congress
D
Results of public opinion polls
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For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select three answers.to generate donationsto organize supportersto limit criticismto solicit supportto pass legislation

A
to generate donations
B
to organize supporters
C
to limit criticism
D
to solicit support
E
to pass legislation
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How has the Internet most changed the way voters interact with campaigns?

A
It has enabled voters to participate more actively.
B
It has encouraged voters to consider issues more.
C
It has generated greater criticism of campaigns.
D
It has increased voting rates and support for candidates.
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The Internet and social media have increased the level of interactions between politicians and citizens, but how has their use changed the nature of the interactions?

A
Their use has made interactions more volatile.
B
Their use has structured the nature of the interactions.
C
Their use has increased the formality of the interactions.
D
Their use has required citizens to be proactive.

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