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Texas State University
POSI 2310 AMSCO US Government and
Politics Ch. 16 Media Questions and
Answers 2026 Latest Update
affiliates Ans: Local television stations that carry the programming of a
national network
associated press (AP) Ans: Newspaper publishers from around the nation
formed this to promote cooperative news gathering by wire-shared stories
through polling of resources.
bandwagon effect Ans: When people join a cause because it seems popular
or support a candidate who is leading in the polls
Big Three Networks Ans: The original television broadcast networks: NBC,
CBS, and ABC.
broadcast networks Ans: collection of radio or TV stations that airs
programs throughout the country during designated program times
Cable News Network (CNN) Ans: has brought television into a new era of
bringing the news to people and political leaders as it happens. Ushered in
the 24 hour news cycle, saturation
commentary Ans: an expression of opinions or offering of explanations
about an event or situation, includes personal bias
confirmation bias Ans: a tendency to search for information that supports
our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence
consumer-driven media Ans: Media whose content is influenced by the
actions and needs of the audience or consumer. Leads to confirmation bias.
C-SPAN Ans: Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, shows activity in
Congress at all times. Effort to demonstrate transparency in government.
© 2026 All rights reserved
Texas State University
POSI 2310 AMSCO US Government and
Politics Ch. 16 Media Questions and
Answers 2026 Latest Update
affiliates Ans: Local television stations that carry the programming of a
national network
associated press (AP) Ans: Newspaper publishers from around the nation
formed this to promote cooperative news gathering by wire-shared stories
through polling of resources.
bandwagon effect Ans: When people join a cause because it seems popular
or support a candidate who is leading in the polls
Big Three Networks Ans: The original television broadcast networks: NBC,
CBS, and ABC.
broadcast networks Ans: collection of radio or TV stations that airs
programs throughout the country during designated program times
Cable News Network (CNN) Ans: has brought television into a new era of
bringing the news to people and political leaders as it happens. Ushered in
the 24 hour news cycle, saturation
commentary Ans: an expression of opinions or offering of explanations
about an event or situation, includes personal bias
confirmation bias Ans: a tendency to search for information that supports
our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence
consumer-driven media Ans: Media whose content is influenced by the
actions and needs of the audience or consumer. Leads to confirmation bias.
C-SPAN Ans: Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, shows activity in
Congress at all times. Effort to demonstrate transparency in government.
© 2026 All rights reserved
