Why Do State Governments Tend to Receive Less Media Attention

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why do state governments tend to receive less media attention than national or even local governments?

• A)States possess little legislative power.
• B)Few media outlets focus primarily on state politics.
• C)Political action at the state level does little to directly influence viewers' lives.
• D)Not all viewers pay state taxes.

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