Chapter 10
It is an unwritten rule of television that news programs never have entertainment value, and entertainment programs never convey news.
It is an unwritten rule of television that news programs never have entertainment value, and entertainment programs never convey news.
False
The top circulating national newspaper is the New York Times.
The top circulating national newspaper is the New York Times.
False
The FCC in 1987 and 2000 has strengthened the fairness doctrine.
The FCC in 1987 and 2000 has strengthened the fairness doctrine.
False
People interpret political messages based on political socialization, selectivity, need, and the individual's ability to recall and comprehend the message.
People interpret political messages based on political socialization, selectivity, need, and the individual's ability to recall and comprehend the message.
True
Because of the reliance of television and radio, campaigns now focus on image and slogans rather than issues.
Because of the reliance of television and radio, campaigns now focus on image and slogans rather than issues.
True
What U.S. president is known for a scandalous affair with a White House intern?
What U.S. president is known for a scandalous affair with a White House intern?
Bill Clinton
Who was nicknamed the 'Great Communicator?
Who was nicknamed the 'Great Communicator?
Ronald Reagan
Who founded the Fox network?
Who founded the Fox network?
Rupert Murdoch
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize the effectiveness of radio?
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize the effectiveness of radio?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who did Alexander Hamilton hire to edit and publish the newspaper in Philadelphia?
Who did Alexander Hamilton hire to edit and publish the newspaper in Philadelphia?
John Fenno
What is the process by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs?
What is the process by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs?
Political socialization
What is mass media?
What is mass media?
It is a means of communication that reaches the mass public.
What is a close contest; in which the focus is on who is ahead and by how much rather than on substantive differences between the candidates?
What is a close contest; in which the focus is on who is ahead and by how much rather than on substantive differences between the candidates?
Horse Race
What is selective exposure?
What is selective exposure?
The process by which individuals screen out messages that do not conform to their own biases.
What are media that emphasize the news?
What are media that emphasize the news?
News media
What year did Coolidge deliver first broadcast State of the Union address over the radio?
What year did Coolidge deliver first broadcast State of the Union address over the radio?
1923
What year was the FCC established?
What year was the FCC established?
1934
What year did the Supreme Court rule against censorship?
What year did the Supreme Court rule against censorship?
1971
What year did Bill Clinton play the saxophone on late-night television?
What year did Bill Clinton play the saxophone on late-night television?
1992
What year did CBS admit error in reports of President Bush's service in the National Guard?
What year did CBS admit error in reports of President Bush's service in the National Guard?
2004
What does WWW stand for?
What does WWW stand for?
World Wide Web
What was the political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice which led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974?
What was the political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice which led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974?
Watergate Scandal
Where was Rupert Murdoch born?
Where was Rupert Murdoch born?
Australia
Who was the intern Bill Clinton had an affair with?
Who was the intern Bill Clinton had an affair with?
Monica Lewinsky
What is propaganda?
What is propaganda?
The organized dissemination of information, allegations, etc., to assist or damage a cause.
What is the title of chapter 10?
What is the title of chapter 10?
The Media and American Politics
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