Which of the following can result from information overload caused by the constant availability of news information?

A.) media consumers begin to weigh in on public policy matters
B.) media consumers become the most well-versed members of society
C.) media consumers become more active civically
D.) media consumers ignore or fail to see the significance of certain events


Ans: D.) media consumers ignore or fail to see the significance of certain events

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All states have major trial courts that are sometimes referred to as which of the following types of courts?

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