"Media and the Presidency"
Introduction In this chapter you have learned about the basic forms of mass media, the role of mass media in politics, and government regulation of the mass media. The mass mediatelevision, newspapers, radioexercise considerable influence on politics today. In this activity you will take a closer look at the evolution of the media in presidential politics.
Destination Title: Newseum.org
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Directions Start at the Newseum.org Web site featuring the evolution of media coverage of presidential elections.
After you have read through the information, answer the following questions.
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