Which of the following statements about the tendencies of the mainstream media in the United States is true?

A. They frequently report stories that educate citizens about government policies.
B. They rarely report stories of natural disasters.
C. They rarely report stories of political scandal.
D. They rarely report stories to help citizens contextualize political problems.


Answer: D

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a. Social institutions or persons who appear to be unrelated to the policy. b. Persons who reside in adjoining neighborhoods. c. Other nations in our global economy. d. Social problems.

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What will be an ideal response?

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