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audie

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Because media conglomerates are profit-seeking enterprises, they tend to emphasize
 
  a. a liberal agenda in the news.
  b. infotainment over entertainment.
  c. entertainment over news.
  d. national politics over state-wide or local politics.

Question 2

In 1983 the mainstream media was controlled by 50 companies. Today, how many corporations control 90 of what Americans read, watch, or listen to?
 
  a. 6
  b. 14
  c. 30
  d. 60



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. entertainment over news.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. 6



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