In Comparison with Media in Most Democratic Societies, American News

question 12

Multiple Choice

In comparison with media in most democratic societies, American news media are distinctive in what respect?

• A) the nearly exclusive level of private ownership of broadcast media
• B) a larger number of high-circulation daily newspapers
• C) a greater share of news programming devoted to international news
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Americans

Refers to the citizens or inhabitants of the United States of America.

Monopolistic Competitor

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on factors other than price.

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed, leading to limitations on output adjustments.

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to change, such as new technology or market conditions.