Which is the primary role of the news media in the American political system?
a. Watchdog
b. A, C, and D
c. Scorekeeper
d. Gatekeeper
Ans: b. A, C, and D
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a. There was virtually no Hispanic representation. b. Almost all nominees were small business owners. c. The average age of a nominee is about 70 years. d. Over half of the nominees were African American. e. Almost two-thirds of the nominees had a net worth of more than $1 million.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Many early observers of the presidential selection process
a. expected the Electoral College always to be conclusive as to who was selected president. b. expected the House to make the choice most of the time. c. thought that it undermined any incentive to organize parties. d. believed that the Supreme Court would normally choose the President.
Ways in which Texas has historically discriminated against minorities in elections include __________.
A. district-based elections for the state legislature B. open primary elections C. restrictive voter registration laws D. universal suffrage