Innovation in mass communication has resulted in ______.
A. the resurgence of the daily newspaper as the only credible source for news
B. a dramatic expansion of news as a consumer product
C. a dramatic compression of freedom of speech
D. less substance in news reports
Answer: B
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a. Well-educated people are more likely to vote than are their less-educated counterparts. b. Educated people are less likely to vote than uneducated people because their education makes them more cynical about government. c. Educated and uneducated people vote at about the same rates. d. Educated people vote more than uneducated people, who are often unable to pass voter literacy tests. e. Educated people cast more split ballots on issues.
Which of the following is true about the way U.S. senators are now chosen?
A. They continue to be chosen by state legislatures today, although many states hold elections that guide the legislatures regarding the people's choice. B. Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Seventeenth Amendment. C. Senators are now elected but subject to confirmation hearings in the House. D. Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Fourteenth Amendment and the gerrymander.
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a. domestic b. foreign policy c. defense d. social welfare
Factors that helped Khomeini solidify his power in Iran included all of the following EXCEPT
a. the occupation of the U.S. embassy for 444 days. b. the removal of moderate and secular leaders. c. the war with Iraq. d. rapid economic growth. e. increased levels of repression.