News producers, from journalism professors to corporate owners, fondly refer to themselves as occupying the "fourth branch of government."

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


True

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Texas does not permit voters to decide directly on

A) constitutional amendments. B) the state income tax. C) legislative salaries. D) legislative appointments.

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According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the roles that media ?fills in U.S. and Texas politics?

A) helps citizens maintain our democracy B) provides information for the public and decision makers C) serves as a forum solely for unbiased discussion of political topics D) shapes our views

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Germany’s recent reforms to the national health insurance system aim to (list at least two goals) ______.

What will be an ideal response?

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Suppose a state legislature passes a law making it a crime for anyone to have possessed an assault weapon at any time during the five years prior to the law's passage. Would this law be constitutional?

a. No, because it is an ex post facto law b. No, because it is a bill of attainder c. Yes, because the Full Faith and Credit Clause allows states to do so d. Yes, because the Bill of Rights does not apply to states e. No, because the First Amendment protects private gun ownership

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