Author Question: What is the relationship between political protests and the media? What will be an ideal ... (Read 20 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What is the relationship between political protests and the media?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Most states have a bicameral legislature.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define protest as a form of political participation designed to achieve policy change through dramatic and unconventional tactics.
2,Explain that protests are designed to receive media attention. The media have a willingness to cover the unusual, drawing attention to the point of view of protesters, which many Americans might otherwise never encounter.
3, Point out that the flamboyant means of a single protest or a protest movement, such as Occupy Wall Street, are now part of the standard playbook for demonstrators, who orchestrate their activities so as to provide television cameras with vivid images.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE