When the news media dig up facts and warn the public about corrupt public officials, the media are playing which of the following roles?

What will be an ideal response?


acting as a watchdog

Political Science

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The process by which a society's political culture is transmitted from one generation to the next is known as political socialization

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

In Schneckloth v. Bustamonte (1973), the Supreme Court _________ a search based on consent even though the police failed to advise the individual that he was not obligated to consent to the police request

a. upheld b. invalidated c. denied certiorari d. None of the above is true.

Political Science

Which of the following is true about NGOs?

a. They are new, having come into existence only after World War II. b. They are well defined, and it is difficult to confuse the types of NGOs that exist. c. They are well regulated by the United Nations and other IGOs. d. none of the above

Political Science

One appealing strength of government sector work is that

A. pay and benefits compare favorably to the private sector, especially for lower skill jobs. B. employees can never be fired. C. patronage will increase one's salary and benefits. D. union membership is not required. E. None of the above is true.

Political Science