In recent years, mainstream media has been accused of bias and self-censorship. Which answer best describes this shift?
a. Mainstream media does not produce as much real news.
b. The general populace no longer consumes mainstream news.
c. Independent journalists and blogs have challenged mainstream news.
d. Government policies regulate mainstream news more now than in the past.
e. Government policies regulate mainstream news less now than in the past.
c
You might also like to view...
The shared religious values of Catholics often unite them in voting for socially conservative candidates; however, in a recent public opinion survey, researchers noted that Catholics with blue-collar occupations (e.g., service technicians or maintenance workers) tended to support candidates who also favored the death penalty, whereas white-collar Catholics (e.g., lawyers or accountants) tended to
oppose the death penalty. What explains this division? a. cohort replacement b. crosscutting cleavages c. elitism versus pluralism d. interactive theory
Which of the following do state campaign finance laws generally do?
A. They allow unlimited campaign contributions to a specific race by certain groups and individuals. B. They prohibit detailed financial disclosure of corporate and union spending. C. They prohibit regulatory agencies overseeing campaign practices from interfering in a campaign's financial aspects. D. They regulate corporate contributions to candidates.