The Effects of Horse-Race Journalism Include All of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

The effects of horse-race journalism include all of the following EXCEPT this:

• A) The media show politics as if politicians cared only about scoring victories off one another.
• B) The media report on politics as if it were a game of strategy and wit with no substance.
• C) The media help citizens to understand the issues.
• D) The media trivialize politics.
• E) The media ignore citizens' concerns about politics.

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