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The media plays a huge role in the election process. It greatly influences how people feel about the candidates. Also, the media controls the kinds of information people get to hear about the candidates.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe media's role in influencing election is to inform the public in a biased or nonbiased way or neutral way as to what the issues or the candidates stand for.
The more informed the public, the more they are likely to vote or not vote for or against a certain issue or candidate running for office.
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∙ 15y agoAllows more voters to participate; and relieves the candidates of travelling all over the country lobbying for votes. Before the media, the candidates had to physically endure TRAVELLING and PUBLIC SPEAKING without the aid of modern micro-phones or loudspeakers. Those men were exhausted during those days. Less voters were reached, but everything is relevant for the times.
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∙ 14y agothey play nothing but bad roles
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What role does the media play in elections?
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How does the media influence elections?
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What is one linkage institution other than elections?
Media
What is the most important type of media in elections?
The most important type of media used during elections is the Internet and television. Television and the Internet appeal right to the voters, so these media types have an more profound effect. Also television and media have an visual appeal that radio, and newspaper may not have.
What are the release dates for Independent Sources - 2008 Ethnic Media and the Elections 1-4?
Independent Sources - 2008 Ethnic Media and the Elections 1-4 was released on: USA: 17 September 2008
How do media and communications affected elections and campaigns?
Media and communications affected elections and campaigns because candidates were able to reach a wider audience. Media and communications also helped by allowing political advertisements to air, which could help change a person's preference.
How would you describe media impact?
Media impact generally refers to how effective advertising will be through the various media outlets (e.g., television, Internet, print).
What has the author Jan E Leighley written?
Jan E. Leighley has written: 'Mass media and politics' -- subject(s): Influence, Mass media, Political aspects of Mass media, Social aspects of Mass media 'Strength in numbers?' 'The Oxford handbook of American elections and political behavior' -- subject(s): Politics and government, History, Political campaigns, Political participation, Elections 'The Oxford handbook of American elections and political behavior' -- subject(s): Politics and government, History, Political campaigns, Political participation, Elections
What effects does television have on presidential elections?
Mass media it can be used for advirtising and Propaganda
What impact does the media have on the public?
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What impact does the mass media as on politics in the Caribbean?
Mass media has a great impact on the politics in the Caribbean. Mass media exposes the wrong doings of politicians, as well as their successes and projects.
Why is media content categorized into genres?
gardeningAn important limit on the media's impact i the content the media carries
