Chapter 8

1. A
3. B
5. Conglomerates set policies that affect all organizations and networks within the corporation. If Disney refuses to air programming with a certain actor, all stations in the Disney conglomerate might be required to forgo programming with that actor.
7. Social media allow citizens and businesses to quickly forward information and news to large groups of friends and followers.
9. A
11. C
13. The State of the Union address and “rally ’round the flag” speeches help explain policies and offer comfort after crises.
15. A
17. D
19. Supporters can act as advertisements, raise donations, and ask for volunteers to help a campaign.
21. A
23. D
25. If we are presented with a reality, it affects the way we vote and the policies we support.

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