Ideally, in Providing Context and Commentary on Political Events, the Competing

question 23

Multiple Choice

Ideally, in providing context and commentary on political events, the competing news outlets play a vital role in the democratic process by

• A) facilitating and advocating public debate of the issues, thus increasing voter awareness.
• B) calming public furor over certain events.
• C) advocating for the government's favor.
• D) fulfilling the government's needs.
• E) choosing and advocating for one particular side of an argument.