Our two-party system tends to draw the voting population toward either the Democratic or Republican party.

1.

your text states that the mass media can play a relatively positive role in influencing and shaping the public agenda through the following techniques: 

• Setting the public agenda.
• Framing issues.
• Serving as a watchdog to guard against fraud and abuse. 

Choose one of the three methods above and explain how the mass media coverage informs the public about politics and public affairs in a positive way, and how it can also mislead and distort the truth.

2

Our two-party system tends to draw the voting population toward either the Democratic or Republican party. However, many people refer to themselves as politically Independent when polled.

Take a look at the most recent Gallup poll on Party Affiliation. What keeps Independents from saying that they align with either the Democrats or the Republicans? Or do they really align with one side? Explain your response.

Is the two-party system working? Why or why not? 

3

• Analyze two ethical and legal considerations in using standardized interviews or employment tests that assess aptitude, attitude, honesty, and personality during the selection process.
• Provide specific examples to support your rationale.