What is the role of the media during each of the five stages of the policy process?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
A. Problem identification – the media often brings attention to a specific issue placing in front of politicians (p. 272).
B. Agenda Setting – the media often forces issues onto the agenda by their reporting that generates public concern (p. 272).
C. Policy Formulation – bringing attention to or away from specific policy proposals, the media can advance or deny the formulation of certain proposals (p. 272).
D. Policy Implementation – the reporting on, investigation into, and whistle blowing on how policies are implemented by the executive branch can influence how policies are carried out (p. 273).
E. Policy Evaluation – conducting their own assessments or reporting on shortcomings from official reports can highlight inadequacies thus promoting change (p. 274).

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