Reporters who focus solely on getting the facts out are known as ______.
a. gatekeepers
b. investigators
c. disseminators
d. mobilizers
c. disseminators
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a goal for an interest group that goes beyond direct lobbying for particular legislation?
a. Meet with lobbyists from all sides of an issue to get a fair and balanced view of a topic. b. Understand the desires of their constituents and put those desires forward, whether or not they agree with them. c. Monitor proposed legislation and inform members so they can voice approval or disapproval. d. Consider actions that are in the public interest, whether or not their membership agrees with them.
Both the increased spending by the national government during the Civil War and the nationally imposed income tax
A) were immediately ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. B) were precursors to an expanding role for the national government in the affairs of the nation. C) were attempts by the state governments to restrict the role of the national government. D) led to anti-tax riots in major cities. E) were ultimately rejected in the form of constitutional amendments.
When the economy of a state grows more diverse,
A. the number of interest groups shrinks. B. no single industry or group can dominate. C. the influence of interest groups becomes greater. D. it is easier for a single rich interest to monopolize power.