Election campaigns often attempt to _____________ the media and go directly to the __________.Group of answer choicesberate; newsmakersusurp; sourcebypass; publicbelittle; bosses

The rise in the use of television advertising in campaigns is an important component of ________.Group of answer choiceswholesale politics designed to reach mass audiencesvoter mobilizationface-to-face retail politicssplit-ticket politics

One of the most direct ways the media affects politics is via its __________ role.Group of answer choicesinfomercialsocializationagenda-settingentertainment PreviousNext

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Which action best illustrates how the media can influence public opinion in the United States?A.By focusing criticism on a particular politician to hurt his or her chances of reelectionB.By publishing a poll showing that two candidates have similar levels of support during an electionC.By focusing on sensationalized stories rather than covering public policyD.By incorporating elements of both mainstream and social media into reportsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Features of _____Pros ConsPlays a major role in shaping the public agendaHas a lot of power over public opinionToo often relies on short sound bitesOffers candidates limited controlWhat is the best title for this graphic, which is about one method presidential candidates use to communicate with the public?A.A DebateB.AdvertisingC.News CoverageD.An Opinion Poll