Political Culture and Media Quiz PDF

## Political Culture and Media ### Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is "political culture"? - A) The study of political laws and structures - B) The shared beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape political behavior - C) A country's level of economic development - D) The media's...

## Political Culture and Media ### Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is "political culture"? - A) The study of political laws and structures - B) The shared beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape political behavior - C) A country's level of economic development - D) The media's role in politics 2. "Agenda-setting" in media theory suggests that the media: - A) Decides what issues are most important for the public - B) Reports only government-approved news - C) Is unbiased in its reporting - D) Sets schedules for political campaigns 3. Which of the following is a characteristic of "civic culture"? - A) High levels of political distrust - B) Passive acceptance of authority - C) Strong party loyalty - D) Balanced citizen engagement with respect for institutions 4. The concept of "media framing" refers to: - A) The way media ownership affects content - B) How news stories are presented to influence perception - C) Media's independence from government influence - D) Selection of news based on economic profit 5. In democratic societies, the media is often called the: - A) Fourth Estate - B) Fifth Amendment - C) Legislative Branch - D) Judicial Branch 6. The term "watchdog role of media" means: - A) The media's role in protecting state secrets - B) The media's role in overseeing and exposing wrongdoing by public officials - C) The media's duty to support government policy - D) The media's responsibility to cover celebrity news 7. Which theory argues that the media reflects the values of the elites who control it? - A) Pluralist model - B) Dominant ideology model - C) Market model - D) Independent model 8. “Mass media” typically refers to: - A) Media content created for small, specific audiences - B) Media that reaches large, diverse audiences - C) Only printed newspapers - D) Media content that is always non-political 9. In the context of media, "gatekeeping” is: - A) The selection and filtering of news stories by media - B) The funding of news organizations - C) Government regulation of media content - D) The process of audience feedback 10. Which of these developments contributed to the rise of "new media"? - A) Radio broadcasts - B) Social media and online platforms - C) Print journalism - D) Television commercials 11. "Identity politics" refers to: - A) Focusing on broad class struggles - B) Advocacy based on particular social identities like race, gender, or sexuality - C) Political alignment based solely on economic interests - D) A strategy to avoid discussions of identity 12. Which of the following best describes "intersectionality"? - A) The combination of political ideologies - B) The overlap of different aspects of identity, like race and gender - C) The study of economic policies - D) The analysis of political party strategies 13. The concept of "multiculturalism” is: - A) The assimilation of minorities into a dominant culture - B) A policy of acknowledging and respecting cultural diversity - C) The rejection of cultural differences - D) An effort to create a single national identity 14. Pluralist multiculturalism emphasizes: - A) A single national identity - B) Embracing multiple cultural traditions within society - C) Eliminating cultural differences - D) Separating minority cultures from the dominant culture 15. Cosmopolitan multiculturalism promotes: - A) The blending and appreciation of global cultures - B) Isolation of cultural groups - C) Uniformity in cultural expressions - D) Prioritizing only the dominant culture 16. Which of the following is NOT typically associated with civic engagement? - A) Voting in elections - B) Volunteering in community programs - C) Avoiding political discussions - D) Participating in protests 17. “Political identity” is: - A) A label only for political party members - B) How individuals align themselves based on their beliefs and affiliations - C) A synonym for national identity - D) The name of a political group 18. Which of these best defines “political socialization"? - A) Learning about political issues in schools only - B) The process through which people develop their political beliefs - C) Voting in elections - D) Joining political parties 19. Which factor is most likely to influence one’s political identity? - A) Media consumption - B) Educational background - C) Family and social environment - D) All of the above 20. The idea that society is made up of different groups, each with its own identity, is known as: - A) Nationalism - B) Multiculturalism - C) Political realism - D) Socialism