Discuss and support your arguments with at least one real

Question

The Media has been called the 4th Branch of Government. What is the basis for the claim?

How much power does the media have when it comes to setting the national agenda?

How has this power increased or decreased with the rise of social media?

Discuss and support your arguments with at least one real world example (not used in class) of the media either setting the agenda or following the government's lead.

Answer 1

Be sure to read the questions properly and respond them as per the requisite of the problem. 1) The Media has been termed as the 4th Branch of Government. Determine the basis for the claim? 2) Explain how much power do the media have when it comes to setting the national agenda? 3) Explain how has this power raised or reduced by means of the increase of social media? 4) Illustrate and support your arguments by means of at least one real world illustration (not employed in class) of the media either setting up the agenda or obeying the government's lead.