How can a free press hold the government accountable?
(1 point)
Responses
a) hosting opinion panels
b) offering prior restraint
c) accessing classified information
d) summarizing government actions
c) accessing classified information
Which news stories have the most direct influence on the political process? Select two that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
a) effects of new laws
b) stock market reports
c) reports of world events
d) coverage of primary speeches
e) discussions of health problems
f) investigations of corporations
a) effects of new laws
d) coverage of primary speeches
Imagine a political candidate, Maria Gutierrez. Gutierrez has appeared on television several times as part of multi-candidate debates. However, she is also invited often to discuss and debate views by herself on a popular news channel.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How will the news channels preference most likely affect the political process?
(1 point)
Responses
a) It will make viewers more likely to want to know more about Gutierrez’s rivals.
b) It will make viewers more likely to believe that Gutierrez is an important contender in the election.
c) It will make viewers more likely to disagree with Gutierrez’s views.
d) It will make viewers more likely to think that Gutierrez is competent.