Media and Public Policy

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A politician accepts expensive gifts from a campaign supporter. Two television networks run hour-long exposés about the politician’s bad behavior. The politician returns the gifts and resigns from office. This is an example of the media -

The media begins reporting about a disgusting-looking ingredient found in many common foods. Soon everyone is talking about the ingredient. This is an example of the media -

Which of the following is an example of the president using the media to communicate with the public?

Two hundred people rally in the street to protest a city’s decision to cut bus transportation. Instead of covering that event, the evening news runs a story about the mayor’s plan to build a new park. This is an example of the media -

All of the following similes about the media is correct EXCEPT -

Letters to the editor of a newspaper influence public policy by -

'Climate Change Affecting Polar Bear Population , Scientist Warn' This newspaper is influencing public opinion by -

The media includes television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and -