What has happened to Americans' media consumption in recent years? Does it seem to matter in terms of information about politics and government? Do these patterns present challenges for the quality of Texas democracy in the future? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain patterns of declining news consumption, particularly from traditional news sources.
2. Explain patterns of declining political knowledge.
3. Compare and contrast news consumption patterns for younger and older generations in terms of quantity of news and news sources.
4. State and defend a position regarding implications of news trends.

Political Science

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Mahatma Gandhi

a. led the movement for the independence of India with a strategy of nonviolent civil disobedience, non-cooperation, and symbolic actions. b. argued strongly for the separation of Hindus and Muslims and advocated the creation of both India and Pakistan for the different religions. c. was the first Hindu prime minister of India and preserved close ties between India and Great Britain. d. rejected the idea that India needed independence from Britain, and called for a voice in parliament and economic freedom instead.

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Which of the following is a delegated power of the federal government?

a. policing citizens b. coining money c. creating banks d. levying taxes

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Unlike the excepted service, the competitive service is administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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

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