Online news sources have become much more prominent in recent years. How does news transmitted through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar sources differ from that of traditional news sources? Does it matter?
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Q. 2What role do the media play in the policymaking process? Use the example of poor conditions in nursing homes to illustrate this role.
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Q. 3How did the founders of American democracy envision the role of the media, and how is this vision represented in the U.S. Constitution? Do Americans share this vision? Do you agree?
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Q. 4Explain the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts. Explain how these laws help the media do their jobs.
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Q. 5What is the Capitol press corps and what has happened to it in recent years? Why might it matter for the nature of politics in Texas?
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Q. 6The Internet blogs covering and commenting on state government and politics in recent years are more objective than other media.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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