Which of the following best describes the relationship between the government and the media in the United States quizlet?

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What is the "gender gap"

differences in political opinions between men and women

Which of the following statements is true about the news media?

The mass media have an enormous impact on public opinion

A political ideology is best defined as

a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about the government

In Red Lion Broadcasting Company v FCC (1969), the Supreme Court upheld the

right of rebuttal

Large media conglomerates own approximately _________ percent of daily newspapers

75

Low-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' or the government's improper activities are usually called

"whistle-blowers"

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called

agenda-setting

The most important selection bias in news is the

audience appeal of a story

Which of the following requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license in order to legally broadcast in the US?

over-the-air television stations

The Fairness Doctrine required that

broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints

The term public opinion is used to describe

beliefs and attitudes toward different issues, events, and people

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the government and the media in the US today

the government does not own but regulates the content and ownership of broadcast media

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to support

school prayer

Which of the following statements about newspapers is accurate?

Daily newspaper print circulation has declined by over 30% over the last 20 years

Daily internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called

digital citizens

The small group selected by pollsters to represent the entire population is called a

sample

Which US president promoted his policy agenda to the American people through "fireside chats"?

FDR

The process by which political values are formed is known as

political socialization

In the Pentagon Papers case, the Supreme Court ruled

the government could not block the release of the papers

Which of the following statements about political opinions is correct?

The poor are generally more supportive of economic and social programs than the wealthy

__________________ generally support abortion rights and oppose state involvement with religious institutions.

liberals

Which statement best describes the relationship between public opinion and government policy?

The relationship between government policy and public opinion is dynamic, where government policy responds to public opinion but public opinion also shifts based on government policies.

Which of the following terms describe America's fundamental political values?

Liberty, equality of opportunity, and democracy

The practice of push polling involves

the procedure of asking loaded questions in order to subtly shape the respondent's opinion

Libertarianism is a political ideology that

emphasizes freedom and voluntary association with small government.

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