Which of the Following Statements About TV News Coverage Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about TV news coverage is TRUE?

• A)The three major networks combined devoted an average of 12.6 minutes per night to the 2000 presidential contest,just one-half of the time devoted to the 1992 campaign.
• B)The three major networks combined devoted an average of 24.6 minutes per night to the 2000 presidential contests,double the amount of time devoted to the 1992 campaign.
• C)Ratings pressure for the three major TV networks has led to an increase in the amount of time devoted to political coverage.
• D)In 2000,most voters relied on network TV coverage to hear the presidential candidates deliver their messages.
• E)Both b and c are true.

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