GED Test Prep - Social Studies

Answer: C - The best description of the general relationship between the media and U.S. presidents is that the two groups need each other and use each other for gains. Some media and political leaders work together on key issues; some do not. Sometimes media takes a great biased view toward the president and other political leaders. And often, the president and his staff carefully control media access to events. Although it can often be a difficult relationship, the president and media coexist out of a mutual need for the services that the other can provide.