11.5 The Media and Public Policy

Multiple Select

What are the roles of the media as a linkage institution? (Choose the 2 correct answers)

• to give elected officials the poll results of policy issues

• to inform the public of the government's actions

• to hold the government accountable

• to provide the bureaucracy with research data to implement policies

Multiple Choice

What other sources could you investigate to verify the claim made in this advertisement?

• other social media posts on this platform

• websites of other interest groups supporting the protection of animals

• scholarly articles about puppy mills and their effects on the welfare of animals

• other news media outlets who have reported on this story