Which of the following statements about the tendencies of the mainstream media in the United States is true?

a. They frequently report stories that educate citizens about government policies.
b They rarely report stories of natural disasters.
c. They rarely report stories of political scandal.
d. They rarely report stories to help citizens contextualize political problems.


d

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

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The Supreme Court case of United States v. Miller upheld the Second Amendment right to bear arms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Despite a variety of medical, cultural, and economic problems, the United Nations, under one of its Millennium Development Goals, has had some success in combating the spread of which disease?

A) HIV/AIDS B) Bird flu C) Measles D) Mumps E) Smallpox

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When comparing the United States to similar democracies, which of the following is true?

A) The U.S has the most non-partisan and fair redistricting process. B) The U.S. pays relatively little attention to ensuring that all districts have equal populations. C) France redistricts more than the U.S. D) Redistricting in the U.S. relies on automated systems to draw district lines. E) The U.S. is one of only two nations that allow partisan legislators to set electoral district boundaries.

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