23 Apr Describe how the media portrayed the politicians involved
Van Belle, D. A. (2016). A novel approach to politics (4th ed.). CQ Press.
Chapter 11: Media, Politics, and Government: Talking Heads are better than None.
Chapter 12: International Politics: Apocalypse now and Then
Balkhi, A. (2018). 25 biggest political scandals in historyLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from http://list25.com/25-biggest-political-scandals-in-history
This web page provides information on 25 of the most famous and influential political scandals in recent world history. Many of these scandals not only involve political misdeeds but outright crimes.
Review Chapters 11 and 12 in the course text and the following website:
25 Biggest Political Scandals In History Links to an external site..
politics is often about power. In their efforts to obtain and maintain power, some politicians violate widely held ethical and moral limits and even laws. Political scandals can abruptly end promising political careers, and, sometimes, they are used to gain electoral and political advantages over opponents. These violations are often revealed to the public by the news media. Understanding how scandals affect politics and political actors, and the role the media plays in unveiling these scandals, contributes to a better understanding of how political behavior impacts other public and private arenas.
Write: In your essay of at least three pages, research one major scandal involving politicians (Watergate, Bill Clinton, Iran-Contra Affair, Silvio Berlusconi, etc.), and address the following:
Describe how the media portrayed the politicians involved (1 page).
Discuss the outcome of the scandal (1 page).
Did individuals gain greater political power and exposure? Did they resign from office or were their political careers cut short due to the scandal?
Explain what effect, if any, the scandal had on the political environment and the media and why (1 page).
Must be at least three pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA StyleLinks to an external site.
Must include a separate title page
Must use at least three appropriate sources in addition to the course text.
Be sure to integrate the information from your sources rather than simply inserting it.
The web page 25 Biggest Political Scandals in History. This will count as one of your three sources.
Must document all sources in APA Style as outlined in the Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site..
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
