The new media consist of all of the following EXCEPT
a. the Internet.
b. ezines (online news magazines).
c. satellite radio.
d. cable television.
e. weblogs.
Question -2-Which of the following is NOT true of both issue networks and iron triangles?
a. They both include the judiciary.
b. Both have a set structure.
c. Both generally include Congress.
d. The executive branch is included in both.
e. Both seek to influence regulation.
Question -3-Social Security is a federal retirement program funded by the taxpayers.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -4-Which of the following is true of government ownership of media outlets in the U.S?
a. PBS and NPR are government owned.
b. The U.S. government has direct ownership of no media outlets.
c. The U.S. government directly controls relatively few media outlets.
d. The U.S. government primarily owns print media.
e. The U.S. owns an unusually large number of media outlets.
Question -5-Which of the following is true of iron triangles?
a. They are composed entirely of government employees.
b. They are also called agencies.
c. They are gaining in influence.
d. They bring together the public, Congress, and the executive.
e. They bring together the public, Congress, and the judiciary.
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