Did you see much of the last presidential election on television? Television and other elements of the news media covered the presidential election—both extensively and intensively. But the media do more than merely report events. They also play a large role in shaping the opinions of the American people. Internet Activities Click on Internet Activities to the left for help in completing the Chapter Review Activity on page 209 of your textbook. In this activity you will read about recent opinion polls. Election 2000 Use these activities to be a part of the 2000 elections.

Photo of 1936 Literary Digest Straw Poll. Courtesy Photo File.