What is a "horse race" in the media and what are the consequences of the media obsession with them?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define the concept of the horse race as media obsession with who is ahead and behind in the polls.
2, Explain how focusing on the horse race obscures or minimizes coverage of issues and policies discussed by candidates.
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A. Escobedo v. Illinois B. Miranda v. Arizona C. Robinson v. Cahill D. Gideon v. Wainwright
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the "growth machine"? a. Popular concern about the consequences of suburbanization and sprawl is greater now than in any previousdecade
b. In most cities, pro-growth forces have typically held the upper hand. c. Pro-growth forces often use compelling, partisan political messages that enjoy widespread public support,particularly among liberal Democrats. d. It exists largely to facilitate development, rather than provide services and amenities.
A government-created interest group is one that results from __________
a. a schism within a political party b. passage of campaign-finance limits c. creation of a government program or bureaucracy d. the deregulation of private fund-raising activities
Of the following states, which one has the LOWEST percentage of Hispanics in its population?
A. California B. Washington C. New Mexico D. Texas E. Arizona