Which of the following is a way that politicians in the United States attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news by manipulating how reporters interpret events.

B. They pass laws creating official agencies to censor media.

C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.

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

E. They purchase media companies to control the campaign message.

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Kamari York

Social Studies

4 June, 03:42

Which of the following is a way that politicians in the United States attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news by manipulating how reporters interpret events.

B. They pass laws creating official agencies to censor media.

C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.

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

E. They purchase media companies to control the campaign message.

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Maia Potts · Answer 1

The answer to your question is letter A. They try to "spin" the news by manipulating how reporters interpret events. That is one of the ways that politicians in the United States attempt to influence the media. The other choices are not.