Hello, this question is incomplete. the complete question would be:
"which statement best summarizes the role of the media in the U.S. political process ?
a. The media promote the two party sistem by requiring outlets to represent only one party.
b. The media increase government accountability by publicizing leaders' actions.
c. The media share public opinion by publishing the government's preferred focus on stories.
d. The media undermine the democratic system by criticizing elected leaders."
Answer:
b. The media increase government accountability by publicizing leaders' actions.
Explanation:
Much is said about the media's ability to influence society, especially the intervention on the political scene. The effect of the media is the holy grail of all media and political researchers. Of course, we know that the media has an effect on opinion formation, because almost all of the policy information voters receive in complex societies like ours comes from the media. However, the media also plays a key role in the responsibility of political leaders, by publicizing their actions that show the public how political leaders are being useful to society or how their political choices are being disastrous.
From this, the public will be able to choose leaders who deserve their support in other political positions and those who deserve ostracism and forgetfulness.
