Which of the Following Was a Practice of Journalism Before

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a practice of journalism before the advent of the penny press?

• A) Newspapers had to hire reporters who actively pursued stories.
• B) Editors published their opinions on the "editorial" page.
• C) Editors relied largely on "news" proffered by citizens or gathered by a small staff.
• D) Publishers concentrated more on sensational crimes and events.

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Definitions:

Stop Payment

An order given to a bank to not pay out on a check that has been issued but not yet cashed.

Electronic Fund Transfer

The movement of funds between different bank accounts electronically without the need for physical paper money.

Draft

A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan, or a banking term referring to a written order by one party to pay a certain sum to another party.

Instrument

A formal legal document representing a right to payment or to an interest in property.