How do the media affect government?
elected officials count on the media for financial support.
elected officials use the media to communicate with the american people.
elected officials use the media to discourage participation in interest groups. elected officials count on the media to tell them how well they are doing.

Elected officials use the media to communicate with the American people.

Explanation:

Elected Officials use the media to inform the public of what is going on in the grand scheme of things, of the changes in the laws as well as any bills they are pushing for. They may also use the media in hopes of re-election.

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