Identify and explain the three ways media affects American politics.
What will be an ideal response?
Agenda-Setting/Gatekeeping:Selecting the subjects that are addressed, how, and for how longScorekeeper:covering the election horserace and reporting the results of polls and primary electionsWatchdog:Scrutinizing candidates and exposing scandals
You might also like to view...
Owing to the increasing dissatisfaction among the people of Texas, the governor has decided to bring some reform. Which of the following actions can he take in his power to bring the change?
a. veto bills so that they don't become laws b. create a working document for the state's biennial budget c. call for a regular session to discuss new policies d. order the redrawing of district lines
According to the text, the historical role of the First Lady has been to
A) stay out of the public eye. B) reinforce the dignified aspect of the presidency. C) serve as an official advisor to the president. D) become involved in the important issues of the day. E) promote her causes.