Question

You have read about the ways in which the media ‘sets the agenda’. What kind of effect does this have in a democracy? Provide two examples to support your point of view.​

Answer 1

AGENDAS HAVE BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS IN A DEMOCRACY

POSITIVE EFFECTS- the media  agenda helps us by focusing on the issue  that affects our lives

NEGATIVE EFFECT-sometimes the media does not set appropriate agenda to raise important issues