In What Way Did the Media Act as Gate-Keepers for Democratic

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Essay

In what way did the media act as gate-keepers for democratic activity (until recently)? How has the relationship between politicians and the media changed?

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Definitions:

Porifera

A phylum consisting of simple, multicellular organisms known as sponges, characterized by their porous bodies and lack of true tissues and organs.

Ctenophora

A phylum of marine animals commonly known as comb jellies, characterized by their gelatinous bodies and rows of ciliary plates.

Ctenophores

Also known as comb jellies, a phylum of marine animals characterized by their distinctive rows of ciliary plates used for swimming.

Adhesive Glue Cells

Cells that produce a sticky substance enabling organisms to adhere to surfaces or each other, found in various plants and animals.