18 Questions
What is a key factor in determining the extent of political orientation in media content?
Government ownership of media
Which aspect determines the government's role as the primary decider of what is considered 'news'?
Government censorship levels
How does political parallelism influence the media landscape in a country?
Official connections between political organizations and media
What determines whether the government decides what the public consumes in terms of news?
Levels of regulation imposed by the government
In terms of media economics, what plays a critical role in keeping media afloat?
Economic subsidies from the government
How do levels of censorship impact the role of government in media control?
Government ownership of media
Who owns or controls the grand majority of media channels and outlets in China?
The government
What is the main purpose of the Great Firewall of China?
Block unwanted content and monitor citizen activity
Which term is likely to trigger monitoring by the Great Firewall of China?
Taiwan
What is the main characteristic of the media content in China due to cultural impacts?
Restricted with high controls by the government
Who are the highly trained journalists in China primarily serving under?
Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
What is the primary function of the CCP in relation to journalism in China?
Control and supervise journalists' activities
What is the primary purpose of journalism according to the text?
Hold people in power accountable
In the US Media System, what is the role of journalists in relation to the government?
Act as government watchdogs
What is one of the problems highlighted in the text related to media consumption?
Selective exposure to media supporting one's political understanding
What is a key feature of the US Government's approach to media regulation as mentioned in the text?
Low levels of regulation on media ownership
What is the role of China in terms of media control based on the text?
Semi-Authoritarian model with heavy control of content
How does the text describe the relationship between media and political entities in the US?
Media/political connections without official ties
This quiz explores the impact of the professionalization of journalism in the US media system, focusing on aspects such as professional preparation, public service orientation, and journalistic ethics. It also covers the role of the US government in protecting freedoms of speech and press, as well as its responsibilities in upholding a free and independent media.
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