What Is the Expected Relationship Between the Media and the Government

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the expected relationship between the media and the government in a functioning democracy?

• A) The media acts as a mouthpiece for the American people to voice their opinions on government.
• B) The media acts as a check on government power by holding officials and institutions accountable.
• C) The media depends on government stories and controversies to attract audiences and boost profits.
• D) The media is embedded in the political system, working to promote and implement government policies.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to stress, described by Hans Selye.

Energy Reserves

Energy reserves are stored energy in the body, mainly composed of fat, glycogen, and proteins, that can be used as fuel for physical activities.

Physiological Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue resulting from severe stress or overexertion, impairing bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response.