The Media Are Instruments of Democracy in That They __________

question 17

Multiple Choice

The media are instruments of democracy in that they __________.

• A) provide accurate political information to citizens
• B) oppose the policies advocated by the White House
• C) make profits for media companies
• D) provide information to reinforce the popularity of the incumbent president
• E) allow the political process to take place out of public view

---

Definitions:

Information Asymmetry

A situation where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, leading to imbalances in decision making.

Population Ecology

A branch of biology that studies the dynamics of species populations and how these populations interact with the environment.

Necrosis

A form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.

Dissolution

The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body, often referring to the legal termination of an organization’s existence.