Why Are the Media and the Public Drawn to Protests

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why are the media and the public drawn to protests?

• A) Protests are highly informative, which helps people make decisions about issues.
• B) Protests are newsworthy since they bring attention to a pressing issue in society.
• C) Protests rely on media coverage, otherwise no one would know about the issue.
• D) Protests generally involve some type of conflict, which makes for good entertainment.

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