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Question 1

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Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of the press?

  • First Amendment
  • Second Amendment
  • Third Amendment
  • Fourth Amendment

Question 2

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Which country was the first to adopt freedom of the press into its constitution?

  • United States
  • France
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

Question 3

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What was the first big change in media communication in the 20th century?

  • Television
  • Internet
  • Radio
  • Newspapers

Question 4

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Which presidential election had the first commercial radio broadcast in U.S. history?

  • 1900
  • 1920
  • 1940
  • 1960

Question 5

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Which presidential debates were the first to be televised?

  • Truman-Dewey (1948)
  • Eisenhower-Stevenson (1952)
  • Kennedy-Nixon (1960)
  • Ford-Carter (1976)

Question 6

Multiple Choice

Which medium became the primary form of communication in the mid-20th century, replacing the radio?

  • Internet
  • Television
  • Newspapers
  • Social Media

Question 7

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Which technological development allows information to be obtained instantly and has endless sources?

  • Radio
  • Television
  • Internet
  • Newspapers

Question 8

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What is one of the biggest pros of social media in relation to government communication?

  • High cost
  • Limited reach
  • Direct communication
  • Slow information dissemination

Question 9

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What is a major con of using social media for government communication?

  • Transparency
  • High trust levels
  • Misinformation
  • Costly

Question 10

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Which president used radio to announce that the U.S. was entering World War II?

  • Harry Truman
  • Franklin Roosevelt
  • Dwight Eisenhower
  • John F. Kennedy

Question 11

Multiple Choice

By the end of the 20th century, what had become the primary source of information about the government?

  • Newspapers
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Internet

Question 12

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How has the internet changed the media landscape?

  • Reduced information access
  • Increased reliance on newspapers
  • Created new means of communication
  • Limited government communication

Question 13

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Which form of media is considered one of the least trusted sources of news today?

  • Newspapers
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Social Media

Question 14

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What should individuals do to ensure they get a complete and accurate understanding of any topic?

  • Use a single news source
  • Rely on social media only
  • Use multiple sources
  • Avoid news altogether

Question 15

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What was the impact of the Kennedy-Nixon debates on public perception?

  • No impact
  • Increased radio listenership
  • Televised debates favored Kennedy
  • Televised debates favored Nixon

Question 16

Multiple Choice

How has social media affected political campaigns?

  • Increased TV ads
  • Reduced voter engagement
  • Allowed targeting specific groups
  • Limited candidate reach

Question 17

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What is a significant benefit of social media for government officials?

  • High cost
  • Slow communication
  • Quick information sharing
  • Limited audience

Question 18

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What does the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly state about the press?

  • Congress can regulate the press
  • Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the press
  • The press is subject to government control
  • The press must support government policies

Question 19

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What is a potential drawback of the directness of social media communication?

  • Enhanced transparency
  • Increased trust
  • Messages taken out of context
  • Limited engagement

Question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a common issue with obtaining news from social media?

  • High accuracy
  • Limited sources
  • Misinformation
  • High transparency
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