The Medium That First Allowed Public Officials to Reach the Public

question 61

Multiple Choice

The medium that first allowed public officials to reach the public in a relatively unfiltered manner was

• A)the national magazine.
• B)the national newspaper.
• C)radio.
• D)the New York Times.
• E)the wire service.

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Definitions:

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