Which institution receives the most news coverage from the national press?

Which institution receives the most news coverage from the national press?

A. the presidency
B. U.S. house of representatives
C. U.S. Senate
D. U.S. Supreme court
E. the federal bureaucracy

Answer: A

The new's media's common-carrier role is based on the idea that

The new's media's common-carrier role is based on the idea that

A. the news will be available to all citizens
B. Various news organizations should interpret the news in nearly the same way
C. the press should not charge for public service announcements
D. The press should provide a channel through which political leaders can communicate their views to the public
E. The press should be patriotic in the reporting of the news

Answer: D

In terms of news consumption, since the 1980s young adults

In terms of news consumption, since the 1980s young adults

A. have been more informed than older ones
B. Have been less informed than older ones
C. Have experienced a rise in news consumption because of the internet
D. Have experienced a rise in news consumption because of cable news channel
E. Have remained on par with older adults in terms of news consumption

Answer: B

The media preform of the signaling role by

The media preform of the signaling role by

A. Informing the public of breaking events and new developments
B. Serving as an open channel for leaders to express their opinion
C. Exposing officials who violate accepted performance and moral standards
D. Acting as the public's representative
E. All of the above

Answer: A