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* **What is the main function of the media with regard to politics?** Provide information so people can make decisions and get involved in politics.<br /><br />* **What is the oldest form of media in the US today?** Print media (newspapers, magazines)<br /><br />* **Why is print media still important today?** Print media offers in-depth analysis and detailed reporting, often setting the agenda for other news outlets. It also serves a specific audience.<br /><br />* **What are advantages to print media such as the *New York Times* and the *Washington Post*?** They have a reputation for high-quality journalism, in-depth reporting, and credibility. They often set the news agenda and influence other media outlets.<br /><br />* **What is the main source of news for the educated elite/those whose opinion matters in policy making?** Print media like the *New York Times* and the *Washington Post*, along with some select online publications and news websites.<br /><br />* **What form of media reaches the most Americans and remains an important source of political information?** TV and broadcast media<br /><br />* **What is a drawback of broadcast media like TV and Radio?** TV stories are often short and less informative than print media. Radio can be similarly limited.<br /><br />* **What is the advantage of the internet as a media force?** Updates quickly and allows for a wider distribution of information.<br /><br />* **What impact did the blogs and websites of the early internet dedicated to politics have on the US electorate?** They provided alternative viewpoints and often mobilized specific segments of the electorate. They also began the shift away from traditional media gatekeepers.<br /><br />* **What did the growth of social media provide to politicians, campaigns, and political parties?** Ways to get information directly to the masses, bypassing traditional media.<br /><br />* **What is a complaint against broadcast and print journalism?** They tend to follow stories regarding conflict and scandal, sometimes at the expense of more substantive issues. Another common complaint is bias, either perceived or real. A further complaint is that they are financed by advertising and may avoid stories critical of parent organizations or advertisers.<br />