To inform the public about current events

To entertain the public

To promote the interests of the government

To sell products and services

Agenda-setting theory

Cultivation theory

Framing theory

Gatekeeping theory

The tendency of the media to favor one political party or ideology over another

The tendency of the media to report on negative news more than positive news

The tendency of the media to sensationalize news stories in order to attract viewers or readers

All of the above

To investigate and report on their actions

To provide a platform for them to communicate with the public

To promote their policies and agendas

None of the above

News stories that are entirely fabricated or misleading

News stories that are based on rumors or speculation

News stories that are intentionally distorted or exaggerated

All of the above

Misinformation and public confusion

Polarization and division in society

Erosion of trust in the media and other institutions

All of the above

Educating the public about fake news and how to identify it

Promoting media literacy and critical thinking skills

Supporting independent and fact-checking organizations

All of the above

To inform the public about important issues and encourage them to vote

To provide a platform for citizens to express their views and opinions

To hold politicians and other public figures accountable

All of the above

The spread of fake news and misinformation

The decline of traditional media outlets

The increasing concentration of media ownership

All of the above

By providing high-quality, accurate, and unbiased news and information

By promoting media literacy and critical thinking skills

By encouraging civic participation and engagement

All of the above

To expose and challenge discrimination and inequality

To amplify the voices of marginalized and underrepresented groups

To hold those in power accountable for their actions

All of the above

Accuracy and fairness in reporting

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Avoiding sensationalism and bias

All of the above

The existence of a diverse range of media outlets with different perspectives

The concentration of media ownership in the hands of a few large corporations

The government's control over the media

None of the above

The increasing concentration of media ownership

Government censorship and control

The spread of fake news and misinformation

All of the above

To foster dialogue and communication between different groups

To challenge stereotypes and prejudices

To promote cultural diversity and understanding

All of the above