Which Statement About the News Is Generally True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the news is generally true?

• A)The news is often framed in themes that simplify the issues and provide continuity from story to story.
• B)There is a focus on the positive when covering the president and a focus on the negative when covering Congress and the Supreme Court.
• C)The broadcast media relies solely on facts and avoids speculation,even if it means sitting on a major story until the information can be verified.
• D)Cable news programs present in-depth coverage of political events from a balanced ideological perspective so as to attract the most viewers.

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