When the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes II featured photographs taken at Abu Ghraib prison, it served as an example of which of the following functions of the media?

a. Agenda setter
b. Government watchdog
c. Source of information
d. Free press


b. Government watchdog

Political Science

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The __________ favored a weaker national government and stronger state governments than provided for in the proposed Constitution

Fill in the blank with the correct words.

Political Science

One way for states to help deal with rural problems is to promote statewide land-use planning

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Public policies may only be enacted by Congress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Congress is most likely to delegate authority to the executive branch when the __________

A)members are facing policy decisions on technically complex issues B)president is ideologically opposed to the congressional majority C)country is experiencing a time of relative peace and prosperity D)government is dividedrather than unified

Political Science