Short, quotable phrases by politicians that typically lack depth but may sound good on television or radio are called media nuggets.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 2Most reporters who cover the government do not believe it is their role to watch the behavior and performance of elected officials.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 3The media help set the agenda for public policy by the stories they choose to cover.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 4The U.S. Founding Fathers recognized that a free press is an independent conduit of information that is essential to making a representative democracy work.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 5Younger Americans may consume less news and know less about news and politics than older individuals because __________.
a. many do not see a link between government actions and their own lives
b. they are less literate and generally not as intelligent
c. there are fewer entertainment alternatives than there used to be
d. they are less likely to work and therefore have more free time
Q. 6An individual who believes that the media consistently slant coverage to favor one side over another would be illustrating the perception of __________.
a. media incompetency
b. media bias
c. media mediocrity
d. media manipulation
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