After the 2004 Iowa caucuses, the pressrepeatedly showedan unusually awkward clip of Howard Dean screaming rather than any substantive portions of the event. What does this illustrate?

a. a sound bite
b. the newsworthiness of odd events
c. a trial balloon
d. a beat


b

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A(n) __________ occurs when there is a severe and persistent drop in economic activity

a. depression b. flat line cycle c. inflationary cycle d. recession

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Which of the following is a reason that older people are more likely to vote?

a. Their concerns are prioritized by most candidates.  b. They must vote to maintain their registration.  c. They are more likely to depend on government benefits.  d. They are less likely to depend on government benefits. 

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Today, many fear that democratic values are endangered by government actions that take place without popular control and consent

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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