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The Media and Politics Answers

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Do news entities provide only the facts? Why or why not?

A
Yes, news entities provide facts and leave it to the individual to interpret them.
B
No, news entities present only opinion-based information.
C
Yes, news entities report the facts, not what they think.
D
No, news entities offer opinions, debate, and interpretations of events.
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Which of these are forms of mass media? Select four answers.newspapersradiotelevisiontelephone callspersonal e-mailsmagazines

A
newspapers
B
radio
C
television
D
telephone calls
E
personal e-mails
F
magazines
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Which of these is a way in which politicians, particularly on the state and national level, would most likely interact with citizens online?

A
through instant messaging
B
by connecting on social media
C
through local town-hall meetings
D
by private messages
4

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.
5

Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

A
They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies.
B
They ensure that a campaign’s message is accurately presented.
C
They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.
D
They facilitate clear communication.
6

What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?

A
ask for donations
B
promote policies
C
encourage debate
D
win votes
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Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

A
the ability to actively participate in policy making
B
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
C
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
D
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process
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The media aim to make the public

A
aware of the issues.
B
actively involved.
C
accountable.
D
opinionated.
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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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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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