The effort by newsmakers to influence news coverage in a particular direction is called

a. a leak.
b. a spin.
c. a beat.
d. civic journalism.
e. embedded journalism.


ANS: B

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A. Northern states'; the separation of powers B. Northern states'; a promise to never abolish the slave trade C. Southern states'; them gaining a majority of seats in the new House of Representatives D. Southern states'; a promise to never abolish the slave trade E. Southern states'; a promise to not impose export taxes

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Louis Farrakhan, the controversial leader of the Nation of Islam, organized the Million Man March

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the role of the president’s cabinet?

a. Cabinet secretaries coordinate their policies with other departments to achieve the most effective implementation of the president’s policies. b. Cabinet secretaries give the president advice but cannot make policy decisions. c. The cabinet convenes to make policy decisions as a group. d. The cabinet designs executive agreements. e. The purpose of the cabinet is to ensure that the president’s policies are carried out within each department.

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