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Which of the following is a way politicians in America attempt to influence the media?

A. They try to "spin" the news.


B. They pass laws creating official censoring agencies.


C. They prohibit reporters from covering certain issues.


D. They jail reporters who write nasty stories about them.

User Anuj Kalia
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Answer:

the answer is the 1st amendment

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A is the correct answer.

The 1st Amendment, broadly, prohibits B-D.

Politicians, instead, go on Cable news shows and try to "spin" the stories to get the public to see their side of the issue. They might explain their side and why or they might spit out the party line.

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