One of the drawbacks to media coverage of politics isits __________.
a. focus on the horse-race aspects of campaigns
b. focus on policy rather than scandal
c. repetitious scrutiny of government actions
d. extensive coverage of foreign affairs
Question 2
Why does most television news coverage feature predictable events, like news conferences?
a. Predictable events are favored by American media consumers.
b. Predictable events usually have large corporate sponsors.
c. Predictable events allow nuanced reporting over time.
d. Predictable events are easier for the media to cover.