Through the choice of which events and issues to cover, the media __________

a. undermine accountability of elected officials
b. complicate democracy by confusing the public
c. promote the quality of deliberation and debate in democracies
d. help define what issues are important for the public to think about


Answer: d

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a. True b. False

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