Which of the following statements about the press is true?
A) the public has a low level of confidence in it
B) several correspondents in Washington have become media "stars" who appear on weekly political talk shows and command huge speaking fees from the very industries and groups they may cover
C) some journalists are open to charges of conflict of interest
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
D
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The conflict between those advocating a higher standard of living and those seeking to enhance the quality of life is symbolized by confrontation over
a. developing new means of exploiting the resources of outer space versus pure space exploration versus no space research. b. foreign policy. c. construction of nuclear power plants. d. guns versus butter.
A "theory" is best defined as
a. a researchers best guess about the reality of the phenomenon he is studying. b. a series of hypotheses not yet supported by empirical evidence. c. a group of statements that explains how and why something works and makes predictions d. the best tentative solution to a specific problem, open to change.
Hamilton argues that the executive must be a single person to achieve "energy," which is a "leading character in the definition of good government" in ______________
A) Federalist No. 15 B) Federalist No. 46 C) Federalist No. 51 D) Federalist No. 70 E) Federalist No. 78
What was the primary purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
a. It removed any artificial barrier to voter participation, including literacy tests and property requirements. b. It required African Americans to prove that they are descendants of slaves before being allowed to register to vote. c. It made all elections a function of the federal government instead of the states. d. It ensured an African American senator from every state within fifty years. e. It reinstated the racial restrictions on voter registration, especially in southern states.