The media's socialization function is to
a. dissipateelite preferences and values to the masses.
b. instruct the masses on their role in a democracy.
c. persuade and change the thoughts and ideas of the masses.
d. help create engaged and informed citizens.
A
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All of the following are federal mandates except
a. the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. b. the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. c. the Clean Air Act of 1990. d. the Age Discrimination Act of 1986.
Wind, solar, and geothermal energy are alternatives to the United States' dependence on fossil fuels. Which of the following describes these alternative sources?
A) The government has set a deadline of 2020 to have at least 50 percent of the nation's energy come from alternative sources. B) Technology does not exist to use any of these sources to produce the quantity of energy needed to replace coal plants or other current energy sources. C) These alternatives pose no threat to the environment and area wildlife. D) The majority of Americans favor nuclear power as a more realistic alternative to meeting the country's energy requirements in an efficient manner. E) They have been discussed in only a hypothetical sense and have yet to be put into actual use.
Redistributive policies are neutral to taxpayers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Supreme Court rulings appear to confirm that
A. that most treaties can be nullified by the states. B. that only Congress can withdraw the United States from a treaty. C. a President can enact a treaty without the support of the Senate. D. a President can enact a treaty with the support of the House of Representatives. E. a President can unilaterally withdraw the United States from a treaty.