Differences in Press Coverage Between Presidents Reagan and Obama Show

question 111

Multiple Choice

Differences in press coverage between presidents Reagan and Obama show that

• A)there is a diminishing audience for national news and presidential messages.
• B)there is a growing audience for national news and presidential messages.
• C)presidential addresses receive higher Nielson ratings today than they did several decades ago.
• D)more Americans read presidential addresses in newspapers while fewer view coverage on TV.
• E)more than 50 percent of Americans can be expected to tune in to watch presidential addresses to Congress.

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