U.S. Government & Politics Exam #20 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
The purpose of the fairness doctrine was to - discourage one-sided coverage of issues.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 ended or relaxed many limits on media - ownership.
Tension often arises between citizens' need for information and the government's need for
secrecy on issues involving - national security.
When the 2003 war in Iraq began, embedded journalists - traveled with troops into battle.
To win a libel suit, public officials must prove that the publicatio - acted with malice or reckless
disregard for the truth.
In Branzburg v. Hayes (1972), the Supreme Court held that the First Amendment does not
guarantee the press a right to - access information not available to the general public.
The Internet has changed citizens' participation in politics and government by - offering many
easier ways to participate.
Which of these websites would you expect to provide the most reliable and accurate information
about government? - a government agency's website
The goal of an electronic petition is to - show strong support for a viewpoint.
What communication tool might an interest group use to prompt its members to phone their
representatives? - an action alert
Which presidential candidate drew many younger voters with his savvy use of social media? -
Barack Obama
How does electronic voting occur in the United States? - in person by computerized machine
Online publishing has changed information available in the media by - enabling a greater
diversity of sources and views.
Supporters of net neutrality agree with a public policy that bans Internet service providers from -
charging tiered rates for transmitting different types of content.
If Congress approves, the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement would require e-commerce
sites to - collect sales taxes across state borders.
ANSWERS RATED A+
The purpose of the fairness doctrine was to - discourage one-sided coverage of issues.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 ended or relaxed many limits on media - ownership.
Tension often arises between citizens' need for information and the government's need for
secrecy on issues involving - national security.
When the 2003 war in Iraq began, embedded journalists - traveled with troops into battle.
To win a libel suit, public officials must prove that the publicatio - acted with malice or reckless
disregard for the truth.
In Branzburg v. Hayes (1972), the Supreme Court held that the First Amendment does not
guarantee the press a right to - access information not available to the general public.
The Internet has changed citizens' participation in politics and government by - offering many
easier ways to participate.
Which of these websites would you expect to provide the most reliable and accurate information
about government? - a government agency's website
The goal of an electronic petition is to - show strong support for a viewpoint.
What communication tool might an interest group use to prompt its members to phone their
representatives? - an action alert
Which presidential candidate drew many younger voters with his savvy use of social media? -
Barack Obama
How does electronic voting occur in the United States? - in person by computerized machine
Online publishing has changed information available in the media by - enabling a greater
diversity of sources and views.
Supporters of net neutrality agree with a public policy that bans Internet service providers from -
charging tiered rates for transmitting different types of content.
If Congress approves, the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement would require e-commerce
sites to - collect sales taxes across state borders.
