Ideally, in providing context and commentary on political events, news outlets with different perspectives such as The Nation and The National Review play a vital role in the democratic process by
a. facilitating and advocating public debate of the issues, thus increasing voter awareness.
b. calming public furor over certain events.
c. advocating for the governments favor.
d. fulfilling the governments needs.
e. always providing balanced coverage so the public can make up its own mind.
Question 2
How can objectivity be defined within the context of the media?
a. Equity is the only real consideration, meaning that each outlet receives equal time.
b. The media allow the government to present its version of events.
c. The media report events fairly, factually, and equitably while providing perspectives from all sides of an issue or debate.
d. The media advocate for the governments role in the democratic process.
e. The government is kept completely out of the debate.