Texas candidates for statewide offices have started to rely on new campaign strategies such as electronic media, mass mailings, and the Internet

One of the criticisms levied against the media is that:

A) they play too large a role in determining the issues, events, and personalities that are in the public eye. B) they do not help to determine what people will talk and think about. C) they give no relative importance and give all stories equal priority. D) they play too large a role in supporting the democratic process. E) they fail to engage in agenda setting where they determine which issues are considered important by the public and by politicians.

In this essay, please identify and discuss the central components of scientific knowledge in political science. In your answer please explain how each component contributes to the validity of the work.

What will be an ideal response?