Which of the following is a way politicians in America attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news.

B. They pass laws creating official censoring agencies.

C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.

D. They jail reporters who write nasty stories about them.

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Kathryn Wall

Social Studies

23 September, 12:48

Which of the following is a way politicians in America attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news.

B. They pass laws creating official censoring agencies.

C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.

D. They jail reporters who write nasty stories about them.

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Peter · Answer 1

A is the correct answer.

The 1st Amendment, broadly, prohibits B-D.

Politicians, instead, go on Cable news shows and try to "spin" the stories to get the public to see their side of the issue. They might explain their side and why or they might spit out the party line.

Which of the following is a way politicians in America attempt to influence the media?A. They try to "spin" the news.B. They pass laws creating official censoring agencies.C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.D. They jail reporters who write nasty stories about them.

Which of the following is a way politicians in America attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news.

B. They pass laws creating official censoring agencies.

C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.

D. They jail reporters who write nasty stories about them.