Politicians Rely on Journalists to Get Out Their Message,and Journalists

question 12

Multiple Choice

Politicians rely on journalists to get out their message,and journalists rely on politicians to keep them in the know.Which of the following relationships do politicians and journalists have?

• A)parasitic
• B)symbiotic
• C)cooperative
• D)antagonistic -Consider This: While the press and political actors are often at odds with one another they both need each other as well.

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