Which of the Following Factors Lends Support to the Argument

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors lends support to the argument that the media are biased in favor of conservatism?

• A) Most media outlets are owned by large corporations, creating a pro-establishment, conservative bias.
• B) Studies show that journalists hold conservative views, which come through in their reporting of events.
• C) Only news with a conservative slant captures the attention of the general public.
• D) The organizational structure of the news business contributes to a conservative view of the world.
• E) Opinion polls show that most Americans are conservative, and the media cater to them.

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