CH.6

Question 1

The most common way that Americans get their news is from

Answer 1

conversation

Question 2

The media source from which most Texans get their news is

Answer 2

televison

Question 3

Commercial television began in Texas

Answer 3

After world war ll

Question 4

Once the nations main source of news, newspapers have declined because of

Answer 4

competition from televison and the internet.

Question 5

People are more likely to hear and remember ideas and information if they come from

Answer 5

a trusted opinion leader

Question 6

When reporting is done in a combative style that features opposition, it is referred to as

Answer 6

Adversarial journalist

Question 7

When the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions, they are engaging in

Answer 7

investigative journalism

Question 8

When the news media says how important an issue is or which part of a situation is most important, are engaging in

Answer 8

priming