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POL 101 Chapter 8
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 3
12/09/2012

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Term
Why do radio stations repeat the news so often throughout the day?
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b.
The audience is constantly changing since most people listen to the radio in their cars.
Term
Compared to other parts of the country, California tends to be more liberal, especially on __________ issues.
Definition
social
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Which of the following news sources typically provides the least depth while covering topics?
Definition
a.
television
Term
In recent years, newspaper circulation across the United States has ____
Definition
fallen
Term
According to the text, which of the following is the most important, but not the most popular, source of news?
Definition
newspapers
Term
A short, attention-grabbing phrase that summarizes a position is called a
Definition
c.
sound bite.
Term
The media’s power to influence the interpretation of events and issues is called
Definition
framing
Term
The Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of the press can be found in
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d.
the First Amendment.
Term
Which of the following is regulated by the federal government?
Definition
television
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