Because carrying capacity is limited, one factor used by news organizations in deciding to run a story is ______.
A. whether it presents both sides of the story evenly
B. the accuracy of the information
C. its level of controversy: conflict and disagreement are preferable to consensus
D. whether it reflects the government in a positive light
Answer: C
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