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The relationship of the mass media and politicians can be described as_________________?

Correct answer: D. symbiotic and adversarial

  • A. political control of the media
  • B. media subversion of government
  • C. nonexistent
  • D. symbiotic and adversarial

Explanation

Politicians need the media to communicate with and influence voters, while the media need politicians and political events for news coverage. Their relationship is therefore mutually dependent but also marked by conflict and scrutiny.

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