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Question

Chart Title: How Americans Get Their News (2016)

Chart Information: television - 67%, online - 38%, radio - 25%, and print newspaper - 20%

What is one main benefit that Americans may gain by going online for election news coverage instead of other sources?

A. people are given a chance to argue politics

B. people are able to research the candidates and issues

C. candidates can place advertisements that promote them

D. political parties can highlight the candidates that favor their issues

Answer 1

        Chart Title: How Americans Get Their News (2016)

Chart Information: television - 67%, online - 38%, radio - 25%, and print newspaper - 20%

What is one main benefit that Americans may gain by going online for election news coverage instead of other sources?

B. People can research the candidates and issues

The digital generation widely welcomes the online platform that the emerging technological trends have enhanced. Online or electronic means of disseminating election news is flexible and allows Americans to easily browse and find out details about the politician and the political issues attached to them.