Studies Have Shown That Heavy Users of the News Media

question 40

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that heavy users of the news media, compared to lighter users, are ____________________.

• A) far more critical of democracy
• B) more inclined to support overthrow of the government
• C) more politically informed
• D) less likely to hold long-term jobs
• E) more apt to run for political office

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Definitions:

Early 1980s

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MPC

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