In addition to the watchdog role, the second role of the news media in democracy also
includes clarifying electoral choices and providing policy information. According to the
Greenberg book, in order to make clear electoral choices for the public, they have to know “what
political parties stand for and how candidates shape up in terms of personal character on the
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issues” (Greenberg 2016, pg. 155). Without these clear information, then it will be very hard for
the voters to decide to choose on official election period. This is especially on this year’s
presidential election that covered a series of nationwide issues, including immigration,
healthcare, the environment, and racial/ethnic diversity issues. Even
includes clarifying electoral choices and providing policy information. According to the
Greenberg book, in order to make clear electoral choices for the public, they have to know “what
political parties stand for and how candidates shape up in terms of personal character on the
Lee 2
issues” (Greenberg 2016, pg. 155). Without these clear information, then it will be very hard for
the voters to decide to choose on official election period. This is especially on this year’s
presidential election that covered a series of nationwide issues, including immigration,
healthcare, the environment, and racial/ethnic diversity issues. Even