What is the problem with the media performing the function of gatekeeper?

a. The media fail to select many socially, politically, and economically important stories for coverage for a variety of reasons.
b. The media are too open to the corporate market.
c. It is too easy for the media to defer to special interests.
d. It is too difficult for the government to censor the media.

a

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a. party identification. b. candidate attributes. c. candidate issue positions. d. media coverage. e. political advertising.

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During the 2000 Presidential election, candidates spent __________ in campaign funds.

a. 400 Million b. 75 Million c. 1.5 Billion d. 900 Million e. 1.2 Billion

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