Explain and identify the political functions performed by the media.
What will be an ideal response?
The media perform several political functions. They provide political information, help us to interpret events and policies, and influence the national policy agenda through reporting and commenting on important issues. They also provide a forum for political conversations, and they socialize children to the political culture.
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Discuss the primary difference between the U.S. Constitution and the Texas constitution regarding their length and objectives.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following would most likely be found unconstitutional by a federal court?
a. a rule that requires women to pass a physical strength test to work in a warehouse b. a law that prevented Americans of Arabic descent to work in airport concessions c. a rule that disallowed gay men from trying out for female parts in a Broadway play d. a rule that allows race as a consideration when awarding scholarships e. a law that prohibits gender discrimination in programs at educational institutions
Which of the following is NOT a liberal vision?
a. The end of history b. One world c. A world state d. War becomes unthinkable e. Perpetual peace
Which of the following changes in public personnel management was not affected by the Bush administration’s actions during Bush’s first term as president?
a. Collective bargaining b. Performance appraisal c. Attempted restructuring of the basic pay system d. Senior Executive Service staffing