Question

Why does the office of the president includes press and communications staff?

A.The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
B.The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
C.The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
D.The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

Answer 2

The usage of mass media is not part of any formal processes that the president undertakes, such as issuing executive orders. Instead, the importance of the mass media is to inform the public and to convince the public of the necessity of certain policies.

Therefore the correct answer is:
B.The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.