This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Communication > Political > Political Communication β Quiz 5 π Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books Political Communication Quiz 5 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which propaganda technique is represented by the quote, "My opponent is soft on crime!" ? A) Bandwagon. B) Name calling. C) Glittering generality. D) Stacked cards. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Name calling. 2. What is an example of media bias? A) When a news outlet presents information that is completely objective and unbiased. B) When a news outlet presents information without any bias or favoritism. C) When a news outlet consistently presents information in a way that favors a particular political party or ideology. D) When a news outlet consistently presents information in a way that opposes a particular political party or ideology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When a news outlet consistently presents information in a way that favors a particular political party or ideology. 3. Propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a "regular" person, just like everyone else A) Plain folks. B) Transfer. C) Testimonial. D) Name calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plain folks. 4. When addressing a political theme, the feature writer must convince the reader of his or her 'objectivity' as a journalist, while at the same time pressing a personal agenda A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does A) Bandwagon. B) Transfer. C) Card stacking. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 6. What is the most effective way for an individual to influence the government? A) Petition. B) Vote. C) Run for Office. D) Donate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Run for Office. 7. Halted the recount in the 2000 Presidential Election. As a result of this decision, Bush won the Presidential election. A) Bush v. Gore. B) United States v. Nixon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bush v. Gore. 8. Power and authority should be governed in order to A) Distribute the function. B) Build cooperation. C) Define the position. D) Influence the action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Build cooperation. 9. ΒMedia function as a transmitters of political communication which originates from the media organization itself, and as senders of political messages, constructed by journalists and other producers A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. Which age group has the HIGHEST turnout for voting? A) 18-29. B) 30-44. C) 45-59. D) 60+. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 60+. 11. Various means of communication, such as television, radio, newspapers and Internet A) Watchdog. B) Lobbying. C) Electioneering. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media. 12. The member of People's Consultative Assembly is all members of the People's Representative Council plus The Regional Representatives Council and appointed members from societal groups A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. What is the role of a lobbyist in the context of interest groups and government? A) Creating educational materials for schools. B) Participating in activities to influence the government. C) Organizing community service events. D) Providing legal advice to citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Participating in activities to influence the government. 14. Corporations engage regularly in political communication, or lobbying, designed to get power and influence governmental decision-makers A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. ΒMeasure political attitudes, behaviors and intentions at a given point in time is the aim of public opinion polling A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. The main purpose of the press has been to produce information in commodity form and to maximize advertising revenue by selling that information to the largest possible number of readers A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. A place where society discuss the issues that affect everyone A) Public sphere. B) Lobbying. C) Media. D) Petitioning the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public sphere. 18. The only way to maximize one's individual capabilities and to attain the highest form of social life A) Political interaction with others in an institutionalized setting. B) Political participation through formal institution. C) Decision making process for public policy. D) Political system of an institutionalized setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political interaction with others in an institutionalized setting. 19. Refers to various means of communication A) Media. B) Influence. C) Monitor. D) Petitioning the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media. 20. What are "Glittering Generalities" designed to do in propaganda? A) Provide detailed information about the product. B) Appeal to particular emotions with short phrases or few words. C) Offer discounts and promotions. D) Compare one product to another. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to particular emotions with short phrases or few words. β PreviousNext βRelated QuizzesCommunication QuizzesPolitical Communication Quiz 1Political Communication Quiz 2Political Communication Quiz 3Political Communication Quiz 4Political Communication Quiz 6Political Communication Quiz 7Political Communication Quiz 8Political Communication Quiz 9Political Communication Quiz 10 π Back to Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books