Most people who watch news on television say that newscasts devote too much time to ________
a. entertainment
b. “infotainment”
c. politics
d. pollsters
ANS: C
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a. introduction b. hearings c. mark up d. floor debate e. nullification
Which of the following refers to the ability of the media to alter the public’s view on an issue by presenting it in a particular way?
A. Agenda setting B. Framing C. Softening D. Sensationalizing E. Investigating
All of the following statements correctly describe judicial appointments at the federal level EXCEPT:
(A) Congress nominates and confirms all appointments to the federal judiciary (B) Federal judicial appointments are typically evaluated by the American Bar Association or the Federalist Society. (C) If a senator is a member of the president's party, tradition may allow the senator to exercise an informal veto over an individual being considered from the senator's state. (D) Presidents seldom recommend for judicial appointment individuals from the opposition political party. (E) Federal judgeships are often considered by presidents as patronage positions.
All of the following are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council except for ______.
a. France b. China c. Germany d. United Kingdom