The Media Are Sometimes Referred to as the "Fourth Branch

question 38

Multiple Choice

The media are sometimes referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because

• A)they receive a number of subsidies paid for through tax revenue.
• B)they could not do their job without cooperation from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
• C)they are explicitly discussed in Article IV of the Constitution.
• D)they provide a check on the power of government and political leaders.

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

Involves the activation of the body's state, preparing an individual for action and is often linked to emotional responses.

Emotional Response

A person's immediate and spontaneous reaction to a stimulus, which could be feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

Facially Expressed

Pertaining to emotions, intentions, or communications conveyed through facial movements and expressions.

Brows Drawn

A facial expression where the eyebrows are pulled together, typically indicating worry, concentration, or anger.