Structure
The stated course of action the government takes to address problems or issues is known as
public policy
Which of the following is an example of Congress limiting the power of the executive branch?
Congress requires departments to submit yearly goals and to report on their progress.
When government officials want to use their relationship with mass media to test new ideas or send unofficial messages to other policy makers, they might agree to
a deep-background interview.
How did the televised debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy during the 1960 campaign change the presidency?
Presidents now pay great attention to their television image.
Another name for government employees is
bureaucrats.
The debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists is similar to today's debate over
the size of the government.
Which statement best describes the general relationship between mass media and government today?
Both get something out of the relationship.
How has media horse-race coverage affected presidential campaigns?
This coverage makes exploring issues and policy positions secondary.
The executive branch cares about laws passed by Congress because
it has to carry them out
How has the changing nature of the American population affected the size of government?
A growing population has necessitated a larger government.
Which method of media communication gives government officials the most control over the message?
news release
What network began as "gavel-to-gavel" coverage of speeches, debates, and votes on the floor of the House of Representatives?
C-SPAN
Because Congress cannot write every possible detail regarding how a law is implemented, that responsibility falls to
federal agencies
Which of the following might be a client group of the Department of Defense?
an aircraft manufacturer
Government officials use news briefings to
make an announcement or explain a policy.
Which statement best describes the relationship between the Supreme Court and the mass media?
The media mostly cover just the Supreme Court cases that have nationwide importance.
Executive departments often hear from interest groups who
want to influence rules and regulations
The paperwork and red tape associated with government regulations can be annoying, but it also relates to the democratic principle of
transparency.
Information leaks to the press are
always made anonymously.
The role of the mass media in setting the public agenda is to
decide which topics to cover and the extent of coverage.