What is most likely to happen if people read sources they disagree with?A.Those people will be vulnerable to media bias.B.Those people will develop respect for other opinions.C.Those people will change the way they vote.D.Those people will lose the respect of politicians.

If the media cover an issue and it gets a powerful response from the public, the media sometimes follow up by covering that response. What is the most likely outcome of these events?A.Increased bias in future storiesB.More powerful political partiesC.Decreased attention from elected officialsD.Changes to public policy on the issue

If people's minds are generally made up, what effect do news stories usually have on the way people think about politics?Group of answer choicesvery little or nonedepends if it is television or radioquite a bit if the news story is well writtendepends if it is new media or old media

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the media on public opinion and eventually public policy?Group of answer choicesThe media set the agenda, frame issues, and color public perceptions about alternative public policies.The media are biased toward a particular ideological position, which permeates most aspects of reporting and thus sways the American public in that direction.The media are, to a great extent, controlled by government officials through regulations placed on the media.The media are manipulated by government officials by what they say during press conferences and official press statements, and have difficulty ever criticizing government policy.

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories?A.Pressure from media executivesB.The work of lobbyistsC.Payments from political partiesD.Laws promoting free speechSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What happens when citizens are well informed?A.They can successfully persuade their elected officials.B.They make better members of a jury.C.They improve the education system in their country.D.They understand and respect others' opinions.