Which of the following statements about the relationship between media and political beliefs is most accurate?
A. Research has shown that voters who get their news primarily from television are generally as well informed as those who regularly read newspapers.
B. There is little evidence to suggest that media portrayals of complicated issues such as politics and race have any impact on citizens' attitudes.
C. Television entertainment and television news both tend to portray government and political officials in a negative light.
D. Most researchers believe that media choice is guided primarily by existing preferences.
E. The proliferation of media outlets on cable and the Internet has made voters less likely to rely primarily on news sources that reinforce their existing political beliefs.
Answer: C
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