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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 10 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

Which of the following is a consequence of the new “24-hour news cycle”?

Answer
A
It has forced people to get their news from cable television instead of the Internet.
B
It forces the American government to shut down national and international media.
C
It has increased viewership for nightly news broadcasts.
D
It forces governments to respond and take action more quickly.

Explanation

With news reported continuously throughout the day, events reach the public and attract attention almost immediately. Governments may therefore face pressure to respond or take action more quickly. The 24-hour news cycle has not forced people to use cable instead of the Internet or increased nightly news viewership.

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