Political Science 101 Web Assignment "You are a newspaper Editor"
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What democratic function is the media fulfilling when it publishes letters to the editor and op/ed pieces?
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Answer: serves as a public forum
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What democratic function is the media fulfilling when it reports on the activities of Congress?
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Answer: informs the public
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What democratic function is the media fulfilling when it reports that a large investment bank will profit heavily from the new football stadium the city is building?
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Answer: Acts as a watchdog
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What democratic function is the media fulfilling when it reports that a large investment bank will profit heavily from the new football stadium the city's building?
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Answer: Acts as a watchdog
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Why would a news report be more likely to emphasize the results of a presidential election poll than the contents of a speech than one of the candidate gave?
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Answer: To attract more readers
