What type of government is indicated when people vote for their leaders through elections?

One of the ways that talk radio promotes civic discourse is that it

A. promotes the understanding of various ideological viewpoints. B. provides neutral and objective journalism. C. is less argumentative and emotional than similar programming on television. D. appeals to a diversified market of media consumers. E. allows for a real-time exchange of information.

As an alternative to mainstream journalism, the blogs of “citizen journalists” __________

a. employ editors and fact checkers b. offer facts instead of opinions c. compete with media giants d. focus exclusively on national politics