American Government, due todayat 5:00 p.m.

The media does have a very significant role in how U.S. citizens are exposed to political actors, policies, and processes that comprise American government.

Assignment Guidelines

• Use the 2 particular media forum types  

  • Television

  • Internet

    Address the following in 400 words:

• Provide 2-3 specific examples of information on government corruption that you have received from your chosen media types.

  • Discuss the nature of the alleged corruption

    • Where it took place

    • The level of government involved – local, state or federal

    • What the person or persons were alleged to have done

    • How the alleged corruption was discovered and/or reported

    • Whether the matter has resulted in any action taken against the person or persons.