Discuss the reasons for public distrust in the media.
What will be an ideal response?
The public has been losing trust in the media for several decades. Some of this descends from the belief in media bias and media unfairness. The media have also been criticized by politicians, which voters have tended to believe. Further, media's emphasis on negative stories and horserace journalism has tended to alienate voters during election season.
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A. appellate courts B. town mayors C. state legislatures D. state governors
Texas has among the fewest employees per 10,000 population among the states in all but which one of the following areas?
a. Higher education b. Highways c. Corrections d. Hospitals e. Public welfare
After Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court waited 50 years before it asserted its power of judicial review again
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research has shown that letters and phone calls from constituents to members of Congress are which of the following?
a. unwelcomed intrusions on their ability to make decisions b. almost always motivated by interest groups c. are systematically ignored d. a source of ideas for new laws and policies