Which of the following statements is true about the media?
A. Media are the channels through which those in power talk to the public.
B. The messages communicated through the media are always kept private.
C. All constitutional laws are applicable to the media like other private businesses.
D. Media are not subject to the ups and downs of the private marketplace.
Answer: A
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a. Nollan v. California Coastal Commission (1987) b. Kelo v. City of New London (2005) c. PruneYard Shopping Center v. Robins (1980) d. Dolan v. City of Tigard (1994)
Why did southern states enact poll taxes?
A. to raise revenue for the government B. to ensure that only people who really want to vote would do so C. to circumvent the Fifteenth Amendment D. because literacy is necessary for democracy to function
Picketing, flag burning, or wearing an armband are all examples of
A. symbolic speech. B. commercial speech. C. political speech. D. unprotected speech. E. pure speech.
To obtain accurate results, professional poll takers must ensure that there is no bias in their polling questions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)