The media's surveillance function __________
a. forms our political belief structures and culture
b. puts events into context
c. draws attention to important problems
d. reinforces economic and social values
c
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The concept of a "global production chain" refers to:
a. increasing foreign investment in less-developed countries. b. increasing foreign trade among developed and less-developed countries in recent decades. c. the phenomenon of different steps in the manufacturing process of a product such as a Barbie doll taking place in different countries. d. Chinese, or other foreign workers, making blouses for U.S. companies such as the Gap.
. In what way do single-issue groups negatively influence the stability of the political system?
a. Single-issue groups tend to lead to fracturing of established political parties by their members, which slows the political process. b. Because of their tactics and unwillingness to compromise, single-issue groups can cause public policy to come to a standstill. c. Single-interest groups drown out all other issues that are not related to their own, reducing the ability of the legislature to acknowledge the general public's needs. d. Historically, cooperation between powerful single-issue groups and politicians has resulted in significant degrees of corruption.
The United Nations is an example of global governance
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why didn't Congress approve U.S. participation in the League of Nations?
A) Many members believed that the League would undermine U.S. sovereignty. B) Germany and Japan were not represented. C) The League's lack of military support led most members to believe that it would never have much importance. D) President Wilson did not feel that the League was essential for world stability so he urged Congress not to sign the treaty. E) Most of the American public did not support the League.