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robinn137

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Why is coverage by the news media, especially television, vital to the success of protest activity?
 
  a. The media are at best unconcerned with protests groups, unless they provide good visuals.
  b. The media generate attention and support for protests that social media have screened out.
  c. The media carry protesters' messages to the mass public and inform public officials about what is taking place.
  d. The media impede the coverage of unpopular political protests, guaranteeing that protests with wide public support have preferred access to public officials.

Question 2

Deron is a 19-year-old part-time student who works evenings at a convenience store. He is not registered to vote and rarely notices campaign signs or takes an interest in the world that flies by him during his commutes between school, work, and home.
 
  He could not name the governor of his state if his life depended on it, nor does he care. What is Deron experiencing?
 
  a. political affirmation
  b. political alienation
  c. political realignment
  d. political disfranchisement



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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