Think Tanks and the Masses

Description

Directions:

Please respond to the following questions by Wednesday, September 16th by 8:00 pm. Your initial reply should address the following:

1. What are think tanks? Please explain.

2. What purpose do they serve? Please explain.

3. Provide an example of a think tank (name a think tank) and describe the political leanings (if any) of your think tank along with the purposes/said objectives of that particular think tank.

4. Were you aware of think tanks prior to reading this chapter? Why or why not?

5. Do you believe the masses can benefit from going directly to Think Tanks for information instead of waiting for information to be disseminated through the National News Media? Please explain.

*Helpful information- Think tanks tend to provide information to the media.