Most news printed about Congress comes from
A) congressional press releases and prepared reports.
B) independent investigations researched by congressional reporters.
C) information provided by congressional staff and executive officials who regularly deal with Congress.
D) nightly news briefings from congressional party leaders.
E) daily newspaper coverage by the Associated Press.
The phrase on background means that media are permitted to
A) override FCC rules for ownership.
B) engage in liberal, biased reporting methods.
C) correct an incorrectly-identified source.
D) issue a correction and apology for inaccurate reporting.
E) anonymously quote material without identifying the source.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an important function of the news media in our political system?
A) reporting the news
B) setting the agenda
C) socializing citizens
D) interpreting the news
E) polarizing the news
Which president first provided space in the White House for reporters?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) John F. Kennedy
C) John Quincy Adams
D) Theodore Roosevelt
E) Ronald Reagan
Advocates of dropping all FCC content regulations believe that
A) all regulations violate the First Amendment.
B) this would result in reduced media-generated polarization of the population.
C) broadcast media should be treated the same as other media.
D) existing regulations on Internet political content are unconstitutional.
E) print media have been disadvantaged relative to other types of media outlets.
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