The chapter points out that the public can be manipulated by the ...

[joe]

The chapter points out that the public can be manipulated by the _____ by being convinced that their security is threatened, as happened when the second Bush Administration declared war on Iraq.
 
  a. family It results in an ideological monopoly, with various news sources offering little variety in perspective.
  b. market There is a greater emphasis on news, rather than on entertainment.
  c. government Cost containment takes priority over information gathering.
  d. school There is a shift in focus from local issues toward the types of issues expected to appeal to the greatest audience nationwide.

Question 2

According to Harvey Cox, in the United States the _____ is believed to have the same characteristics as God: omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent.
 
  a. family
  b. market
  c. government
  d. school

[sierrahalpin]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. government

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. market

[joe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[6ana001]

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