The Role Played by the Media in Policy Formulation and Adoption

question 16

Essay

The role played by the media in policy formulation and adoption is indirect.Pick a recent major news event,and describe how the media presentation of the event shaped or helped define the way policymakers dealt with the issue.

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Definitions:

Government Cost

Government cost refers to the expenses incurred by the government in the course of its operations, including public services, defense, infrastructure, and social programs.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal salary that employers can pay workers, set by government legislation.

Semiskilled Labor

refers to work that requires some level of training or skills but is less complex and requires less education than skilled labor.

Supply Curves

Graphical representations showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied.