News Media and Interest Groups

News Media and Interest Groups

Each response should be at least 200 words in length for each question.  APA formatting.  All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Must not be plagiarized!!!!!!!

Question 1. Discuss how the news audience has changed from the 1970s until now. Do you feel that Americans can still find unbiased news anywhere today? Why or why not?

Question 2. Do you feel that special interest groups have too much power in politics today? Why or why not? Do you think we should allow these interest groups to continue to function as they currently do? Why or why not? What do you think would happen to our nation if we did not allow interest groups to continue to operate?

Question 3. How has the news media evolved from the nation’s founding to what it is today? Discuss the various functions the news media has in American society. How well do you feel the media carries out these functions?

Question 4. What are the two major types of interest groups and examples of each? Which of these types of interest groups tend to be more powerful? Explain your choice.

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Today, Americans cannot get unbiased news from just any place. On one hand, it is notable that there are many media outlets that currently give biased news. On the other hand, there are news sources that give news that is free of…

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