Which of the following has a significant impact on a news agency's likelihood of being able to ask a question at a White House press briefing?

a. the time of day when the briefing occurs
b. the agenda set forth by the press secretary
c. seat assignments in the briefing room
d. whether the president attends the briefing


Answer: c

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Which statement is correct about libel laws?

A. Laws governing libel are much stricter in Great Britain than in the United States, making it easier for British politicians to sue newspapers for publishing articles that defame or ridicule them. B. Laws governing libel are much stricter in the United States than in Great Britain, making it easier for American politicians to sue newspapers for publishing articles that defame or ridicule them. C. The Official Secrets Act in the United States makes it difficult for reporters to publish stories dealing with national security. D. The Freedom of Information Act in Great Britain makes it easy for reporters to get access to many public documents. E. None of these are correct.

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The consent to participate statement must include all of the following, except which one?

a. information about earning extra credit. b. funding sources and any governmental agencies affiliated with the study. c. list of procedures, discomforts or risks associated with participation. d. detailed information about the study: where, when and how long will the subject participate.

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Coca Cola funded nonprofit Global Energy Balance Network in order to

A) help fight childhood hunger worldwide.
B) publicize the value of exercise, claiming too much emphasis was being placed on diet.
C) help fight childhood obesity.
D) publicize the link between good nutrition and health.
E) get into good graces with congresspeople who were about to ban corn syrup.

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Heavy reliance on individual motor vehicles contributes to all except

a. highway deaths. b. dependence on foreign oil. c. climate change. d. air pollution. e. inconvenience.

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