Which of the Following Scenarios Demonstrates the Media's Importance to Political

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the media's importance to political agendas?

• A) During a coup d'état, a new regime seizes control of broadcasting.
• B) During a coup d'état, a new regime shuts down or muzzles newspapers not sympathetic to the new regime.
• C) During a coup d'état, a new regime models its broadcast and print media on that of democratic regimes.
• D) During a coup d'état, a new regime seeks to gain the sympathy and support of the public using soft power and persuasive argument disseminated via media.
• E) Both A and B

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