Framing is the way in which

a. topics come up for deliberation in the political world.
b. the parliamentarian determines the order of business for congressional sessions.
c. the media defines an issue by emphasizing or deemphasizing certain aspects.
d. politicians determine which matters to bring to their constituents.
e. voters determine what issues to place on the ballot.


ANS: C

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Managed healthcare systems in the United States assume the patient does not have full time employment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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