To What Are Media Critics Referring When They Complain About

question 51

Multiple Choice

To what are media critics referring when they complain about horserace journalism?

• A) Media outlets are obsessed with getting to good stories faster than their competitors.
• B) The media tend to ignore campaigns in favor of covering horseraces.
• C) The media tend to focus more on who is winning an election than on the issues that matter.
• D) Reporters tend to follow candidates to social events like horseraces.
• E) Reporters are too "chummy" with candidates and elected officials.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Exercise

Physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process, such as running or cycling.

Lean Body Weight

The weight of the body after the exclusion of body fat; often used in calculating drug dosages and nutritional needs.

Body Fat

The portion of the human body that consists of adipose tissue, serving as energy storage and insulation.

Isotonic Exercise

Exercise that requires the contraction of muscles and the movement of joints, as in weight lifting.