Though they do not report news, how can media organizations such as The History Channel and The Biography Channel add to the overall delivery of information?
a. These channels now report current and updated news and events.
b. These outlets offer viewers a historical context to local, national, and international events.
c. These organizations add competition to the media industry.
d. These channels actually offer no meaningful weight to news coverage.
e. These outlets are designed to support and follow the lead of the major news outlets.
Question 2
Why is it essential that the media operate free of government control?
a. The government has no expertise in media management.
b. The government is incapable of providing media coverage.
c. This is the only way in which the media can be truly objective in its reporting and coverage.
d. Private interests are always more honest and objective than those of the government.
e. Profits from the media industry belong in the private sector.
