Which of the Following Is Not True About "Fake" News

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about "fake" news programs such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report?

• A) Their success might be attributed in part to the audience's cynicism about politics and politicians.
• B) They not only satirize people in the news, but critique the news media as well
• C) They are simply about telling jokes and never try to express any larger truth.
• D) The tradition can trace its roots back to the 1970s when Saturday Night Live started running "Weekend Update."
• E) The viewers of "fake" shows find the slick, formulaic political ads and canned sound bites of local TV news stories less persuasive.

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Definitions:

Warren Burger

Served as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, known for overseeing a court that delivered landmark rulings on racial segregation, abortion, and the rights of the accused.

Judicial Activism

The judicial philosophy that posits judges should freely interpret the existing laws and the Constitution to address contemporary conditions and uphold personal or political values.

Conservative Tone

An approach or style of expression that emphasizes traditional values, caution, and resistance to change.

Gerald Ford

The 38th President of the United States, known for his controversial pardon of Richard Nixon and efforts to heal the country post-Watergate.