Which of the following is the most basic role of the media in the U.S.?
a. criticizing the American government
b. providing advertising opportunities for political candidates
c. monitoring and communicating about events around the nation and world
d. stirring public debate and gathering public opinion
e. serving as an advocate and supporter of the government’s programs
ANS: C
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a. special interest groups b. the will of the people c. a few passionate citizens d. political parties
Which bill banned soft money party contributions in 2002?
a. McCain-Feingold bill. b. Thompson-McCain bill. c. Gore-Gingrich bill. d. Gramm-Rudman bill. e. Kemp-Roth bill.
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a. forced savings program b. redistributive policy c. traditional insurance program d. outdated, ineffectual policy e. type of subsidy
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a. It required hiring and firing decisions to be based on partisan loyalty rather than merit. b. It required hiring and firing decisions to be based on merit rather than partisan loyalty. c. It continued to allow hiring on the basis of merit, but made firing federal employees easier. d. It continued to allow hiring on the basis of partisan loyalty, but made firing federal employees more difficult.