What is an event called that is purposely staged for the media and that is significant just because the media are there?
a. a think tank
b. a pork-barrelproject
c. a media event
d. a round-robin event
c
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The text states, "The question of media bias depends entirely on the particular medium's own definition of objectivity—its stated commitment to avoid partisan or political bias." Which of the following would then be considered bias?
a. an openly conservative radio host endorsing a conservative candidate b. an openly liberal radio host endorsing a liberal candidate c. an impartial or objective television host endorsing a particular candidate d. an impartial or objective television host criticizing all the candidates e. an openly liberal television host criticizing a conservative candidate
An oligopoly occurs when __________
a. a single person owns and controls an entire industry b. the government owns and controls an entire industry c. a single corporation owns and controls an entire industry d. a small number of corporations own and control an entire industry
In Lawrence v. Texas, the Court ruled that gay couples married in states where same-sex marriage is legal must receive the same federal health, tax, and other benefits that heterosexual married couples receive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What did Alexis de Tocqueville suggest about voting rights in the United States?
a. Once electoral rights are extended to one group, there will be demands to extend them to another group and that will lead eventually to universal suffrage. b. Once electoral rights had been expanded to one group, the government agents would realize the folly of their decision and fight even harder against future expansions. c. Because people always act in a self-interested manner, it would require strong government laws to prevent those in government from disenfranchising their political opponents. d. Universal suffrage would lead to the downfall of republican government because factional competition would become too intense for the political system to handle.