The media is often referred to as the "fourth estate," or the fourth branch of government because ________
A) it serves as a mouthpiece for those in power
B) it serves as a check on those in power
C) it is perceived as corrupt, much like the government
D) it is approved of at about the same rate as Congress
E) most media are government owned
B
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Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
a. to ensure the power of the executive b. to promote justice c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch d. to create gridlock in government
A(n) _____ open primary allows independent voters to vote in a party's primary
A) modified B) polarized C) partisan D) partial E) officiated
In attempting to decide when speech can be prohibited, the Supreme Court has ______.
a. made it easier for the government to suppress speech b. clarified when the government can suppress speech c. made it harder for the government to suppress speech d. been reluctant to interfere with the government’s authority to suppress speech e. rarely had to address when the government can suppress speech
The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box highlights the research of University of Michigan scholar Philip Converse
Later political scientists were unable to confirm Converse's 1964 findings about the sophistication of political thinking among the American public. Indicate whether the statement is true or false