Historical concerns about the media's role as __________ have changed recently partly due to the increase in the number of individuals who participate in the creation of news and contribute to news stories
a. investigative reporters
b. socialization mechanisms
c. agenda setters
d. gatekeepers
d
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Which of the following statements is not true?
A) Members of the House serve two years at a time. B) Members of the Senate serve six years at a time. C) States have a constitutional right to limit the terms of members of Congress. D) Congress is the center of the national legislative process. E) Members of the House are often reelected by their constituents.
A floating voter is someone who __________
a. is elated at the outcome of an election b. votes based on the candidates and not party loyalty c. registers to vote on Election Day d. votes in presidential elections but not in midterm elections
Which Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence?
A. Second B. Third C. Fourth D. Fifth
An initiative refers to an electoral process in which
A) party leaders choose the nominees of a political party. B) citizens may attempt to remove incumbent public officials before the completion of their terms. C) a law or constitutional amendment proposed by a legislature or city council must be approved by the majority of voters before going into effect. D) party members, instead of party leaders, choose nominees of a political party. E) a proposed law or amendment is placed on the ballot by citizen petition.