The network news is reporting that a prominent U.S. Senate race is very close, with the polls showing that the incumbent leads the challenger by just two percentage points. This is an example of what type of news coverage?
a. horse race coverage
b. yellow journalism
c. non-substantive
d. partisan-based
Answer: a
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a. the government politics model. b. expected utility theory. c. groupthink. d. the process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives.
The widespread and private transfer of sensitive information regarding government policy from officials sources to the news media is also known as _______.
a. propaganda b. selective exposure c. executive manipulation d. press leaks
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative arms agreements?
a. Qualitative agreements are voluntary; quantitative agreements are forced. b. Qualitative agreements restrict types of weapon; quantitative agreements restrict the number of weapons. c. Qualitative agreements are much more likely to work than quantitative agreements. d. Qualitative agreements affect weapon types; quantitative agreements affect troop levels.
________ is/are most likely to understand trade issues in the United States.
A. Career bureaucrats in the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission B. The president C. Members of the Senate D. Members of the House E. Federal mediators