A "media event" staged for television to depict an official's position on a particular issue demonstrates the __________ relationship between politicians and reporters.

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A "media event" staged for television indicates a symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship between politicians and reporters, as both parties benefit from the exposure and publicity generated. The politicians have an opportunity to present their stance on a particular issue to a wide audience, while the reporters get a story to cover and report on. The other options do not accurately describe this relationship.

A "Media Event" Staged for Television to Depict an Official's