What are the major characteristics of mass media in America?
What will be an ideal response?
Mass media in America are privately owned, are subject to government regulation, and place an emphasis on entertainment. News is often treated in an adversarial manner, and many Americans believe coverage is biased
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Most of the money that candidates spend today is media related.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements best captures the Framers' attitude toward public opinion?
A. Government functioned best when the common people combined in "factions" (or political parties) to lobby to put their public opinions into effect. B. Government functioned best when its officials remained indifferent to public opinion. C. Public opinion was the best guide to government policy. D. Public opinion was to be regarded with suspicion but must not be ignored. E. Government functioned best when common people had a variety of means to express their political opinions directly and frequently.