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Question #1
A local station that broadcasts national network programming is called (n) __________.
A.
cable
B.
network
C.
affiliate
D.
digital
Question #2
Cable programming is often __________.
A.
national
B.
sports
C.
network
D.
local
Question #3
A conglomerate is a corporation that __________.
A.
owns many televisions and newspapers
B.
owns many businesses and media networks
C.
owns many radio stations
D.
owns all television news stations in a states
Question #4
When acting as an agenda setter, the media __________.
A.
decides which issues deserve public attention
B.
covers presidential campaigns equally
C.
reports on corruption in government
D.
brings in advertising revenue for the media corporation
Question #5
Newspapers during the Revolutionary War period tended to __________.
A.
print party propoganda
B.
unite the colonists and provide information about the British
C.
attack colonial politicians
D.
give fake news and sensationalize stories
Question #6
Muckraking occurs when newspapers __________.
A.
investigate problems in government and business
B.
print more editorials and opinion pieces to sell papers
C.
print sensational news on the front page to sell newspapers
D.
investigate actions of celebrities
Question #7
Television news became a regular feature during __________ due to the public's demand for __________ to explain current events.
A.
WWI; images and maps
B.
Vietnam Way; charts and tables
C.
WWII; images and maps
D.
Great Depression; charts and tables
Question #8
In which circumstance would the courts find libel?
A.
A columnist writes his opinion about whether an actor is hiding a drug problem.
B.
A reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources.
C.
A television reporter delivers a story about increased drug use at a local college.
D.
A reporter uses a source that incorrectly states a celebrity is using drugs.
Question #9
The Federal Communications Commission overseas the programming of what entities?
A.
television and radio
B.
television, radio, satellite, and cable
C.
television
D.
television, radio, and satellite
Question #10
Which of the following is a reasonable exception to the Freedom of Information Act?
A.
minutes from a president's cabinet meeting
B.
medical records for government employees
C.
transcript of meetings between Department of State negotiators and Russian trade negotiators
D.
budget for the Department of Labor
Question #11
Which supporter of federalism warned people about the dangers of political parties?
A.
James Madison
B.
John Adams
C.
George Washington
D.
Alexander Hamilton
Question #12
Which of the following was not a third-party challenger?
A.
Progressive Party
B.
Whig Party
C.
Dixiecrats
D.
Green Party
Question #13
In which type of electoral system do voters select the party of their choice rather than an individual candidate?
A.
majoritarian voting
B.
first-past-the-post
C.
plurality voting
D.
proportional representation
Question #14
Which of the following does not represent a major contributing factor in party realignment?
A.
changes in key issues
B.
third parties
C.
changes in party strategies
D.
demographic shifts
Question #15
What level of party organization is most responsible for helping the party's nominee win the presidency?
A.
national
B.
state
C.
precinct
D.
county
Question #16
Someone who lobbies on behalf of a company that he or she works for as part of his or her job is __________.
A.
an in-house lobbyist
B.
a volunteer lobbyist
C.
a legislative liaison
D.
a contract lobbyist
Question #17
How are collective goods different from private goods?
A.
Collective goods and private goods both offer broadly distributed benefits.
B.
Collective goods and private goods both offer particularized benefits.
C.
Collective goods offer broadly distributed benefits, while private goods offer particularized benefits.
D.
Collective goods offer particularized benefits, while private goods are broadly distributed.
Question #18
What type on incentives appeal to someone's concern about a cause?
A.
material incentives
B.
purposive incentives
C.
solidary incentives
D.
negative incentives
Question #19
Which if the following is the best example of a solidary benefit?
A.
joining a group because you care about a cause
B.
joining a group to obtain a monetary benefit
C.
joining a group to be with others like you
D.
joining a group because it is a requirement of your job
Question #20
Which of the following is an aspect of iron triangles?
A.
a great deal of competition for access to decision-makers
B.
three interest groups that have formed a coalition
C.
a symbiotic relationship among Congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest grouped
D.
fluid participation among interests
Question #21
What changes have occurred in the lobbying environment over the past three or four decades?
A.
There is more professional lobbying, many interests lobby both the national government and the states and a fragmentation of interests has taken place.
B.
There is more professional lobbying and a fragmentation of interests has taken place.
C.
Many interests lobby both the national government and the states.
D.
A fragmentation of interests has taken place.
Question #22
Which of the following is true of spending in politics?
A.
The Supreme Court has restricted spending in politics.
B.
The Supreme Court has yet to address the issue of money in politics.
C.
The Supreme Court has ruled that corporations may spend unlimited amounts of money but unions may not.
D.
The Supreme Court has opposed restrictions on spending in politics.
Question #23
What is the difference between a PAC and a super PAC?
A.
PACs can contribute directly to candidates, but super PACs cannot.
B.
Super Pacs are much more likely to support incumbent candidates than are PACs.
C.
Contributions to PACs are unlimited, but restrictions have been placed on how much money can be contributed to super PACs.
D.
Conservative interests favor PACs over super PACs.
Question #24
Revolving door laws are designed to do which if the follwing?
A.
prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationship by becoming, lobbyists immediately after leaving office, help lawmakers find work after they leave office and restrict lobbyists from running for political office
B.
restrict lobbyists from running for political office
C.
prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationship by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office and restrict lobbyists from running for political office
D.
help lawmakers find work after they leave office
Question #25
In what ways are lobbyists regulated?
A.
Certain activities are prohibited, contributions must be disclosed and lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.
B.
Certain activities are prohibited.
C.
Contributions must be disclosed.
D.
Lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.
Question #26
Radio quiz shows and comedy shows were most popular in the __________.
A.
1900s
B.
1990s
C.
1930s
D.
1970s
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