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1. What is the primary role of traditional media in politics? A) To influence social media trends B) To provide news, analysis, and commentary on political events C) To manage political campaigns D) To enforce election laws Answer: B) To provide news, analysis, and commentary on political events 2. Which of the following is considered a traditional media outlet? A) Twitter B) Facebook C) CNN D) Instagram Answer: C) CNN 3. What is the main advantage of social media over traditional media in political campaigns? A) Greater control over news content B) Faster dissemination of information and greater audience engagement C) More accurate news reporting D) Less public scrutiny Answer: B) Faster dissemination of information and greater audience engagement 4. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of the press? A) First Amendment B) Second Amendment C) Fifth Amendment D) Tenth Amendment Answer: A) First Amendment 5. What is “media bias”? A) The practice of reporting news without any editorial influence B) The tendency of media outlets to present news from a particular ideological perspective C) The method of regulating media content D) The process of distributing news equally among all outlets Answer: B) The tendency of media outlets to present news from a particular ideological perspective 6. Which of the following best describes “fake news”? A) Satirical content B) Misinformation presented as fact C) Editorial opinions D) Verified news stories Answer: B) Misinformation presented as fact 7. What is the role of fact-checking organizations in media? A) To promote political agendas B) To verify the accuracy of information presented in the media C) To create media content D) To manage media regulations Answer: B) To verify the accuracy of information presented in the media 8. Which social media platform is known for its role in political activism and organizing protests? A) LinkedIn B) Pinterest C) Twitter D) YouTube Answer: C) Twitter 9. What is “media consolidation”? A) The process of increasing media diversity B) The trend of fewer companies owning a larger share of media outlets C) The method of spreading news across multiple platforms D) The regulation of media content Answer: B) The trend of fewer companies owning a larger share of media outlets 10. What is a “sound bite” in the context of media and politics? A) A detailed analysis of political issues B) A short, catchy segment of audio or video designed to capture attention C) An in-depth interview D) A full-length political documentary Answer: B) A short, catchy segment of audio or video designed to capture attention

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