Question 1

What conclusion does the "Using the Framework" box draw with regard to the most pressing concern of the American people and the top priority of elected officials in Washington, D.C.?

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A)   The disconnect between the two is partly caused by the news media's tendency to emphasize issues of greatest concern to our leading political actors.
B)   The American people are most concerned with job growth and officials in Washington make this their top priority.
C)   The disconnect between the two is entirely caused by the news media's tendency to emphasize issues of greatest concern to our leading political actors.
D)   The news media has no impact on the disconnect between the two.
E)   The American people are most concerned with reducing the federal deficit and expect elected officials to make addressing this concern their top priority.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

What are wire services, and how do they affect what stories you read in your local paper?

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An ideal response will:
1. Define wire s...

Question 3

Which statement about U.S. foreign news coverage is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Press coverage of foreign news tends to be critical of U.S. foreign policy.
B)   Press coverage of foreign news is largely limited to European venues.
C)   Press coverage of foreign news tends to agree with U.S. foreign policy.
D)   Press coverage of foreign news is more extensive than domestic news coverage.
E)   Press coverage of foreign news tends to take a colonialist perspective.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

In the introduction of this chapter, the authors refer to a "feeding frenzy" surrounding the Dick Cheney shooting story. What is a feeding frenzy? Give an example of it in recent news. Do you think feeding frenzies serve a purpose? If so, what?

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An ideal response will:
1. Define a feed...

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes recent changes in how news is reported?

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A)   A growing diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from a growing number of sources.
B)   A growing diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from fewer and fewer sources.
C)   A shrinking diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from a growing number of sources.
D)   A shrinking diversity of news outlets conveys new originating from fewer and fewer sources.
E)   There is a consolidation of media ownership and an increase in the number of foreign correspondents.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Most Americans today say newspapers are their most important news source.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Woodward and Bernstein's investigate reporting of Watergate is example of the __________ role of the media.

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The answer of Woodward and Bernstein's investigate reporting of Watergate...

Question 8

The press is the main avenue of public interpretation of government action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: The News Media

What conclusion does the "Using the Framework" box draw with regard to the most pressing concern of the American people and the top priority of elected officials in Washington, D.C.?

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Which of the following accurately describes recent changes in how news is reported?

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In the introduction of this chapter, the authors refer to a "feeding frenzy" surrounding the Dick Cheney shooting story. What is a feeding frenzy? Give an example of it in recent news. Do you think feeding frenzies serve a purpose? If so, what?

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Which statement about U.S. foreign news coverage is the most accurate?

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The press is the main avenue of public interpretation of government action.

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What are wire services, and how do they affect what stories you read in your local paper?

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Most Americans today say newspapers are their most important news source.

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Woodward and Bernstein's investigate reporting of Watergate is example of the __________ role of the media.

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Exam 6: The News Media

What conclusion does the "Using the Framework" box draw with regard to the most pressing concern of the American people and the top priority of elected officials in Washington, D.C.?

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Which of the following accurately describes recent changes in how news is reported?

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In the introduction of this chapter, the authors refer to a "feeding frenzy" surrounding the Dick Cheney shooting story. What is a feeding frenzy? Give an example of it in recent news. Do you think feeding frenzies serve a purpose? If so, what?

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Which statement about U.S. foreign news coverage is the most accurate?

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The press is the main avenue of public interpretation of government action.

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What are wire services, and how do they affect what stories you read in your local paper?

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Most Americans today say newspapers are their most important news source.

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Woodward and Bernstein's investigate reporting of Watergate is example of the __________ role of the media.

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