In the introduction of this chapter, the authors refer to a "feeding frenzy" surrounding the Dick Cheney shooting story. What is a feeding frenzy? Give an example of it in recent news
Do you think feeding frenzies serve a purpose? If so, what?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define a feeding frenzy as the intense focusing of major media outlets for several days on a story.
2, Discuss under what circumstances it might be beneficial to bring a complex issue under intense scrutiny.
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A.) party in the electorate B.) party organization C.) party in government
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A. RCRA. B. ENSCO. C. NAFTA. D. NIMBY.
Critics argue that the minimum wage needs to be raised because low-skill, minimum wages jobs do not provide workers enough for their family to cover following EXCEPT for
A. Health benefits B. Transportation C. Housing D. Food
According to the Constitution, the role of president of the Senate is held by:
a. the majority leader. b. the elected speaker. c. the vice president of the United States. d. the longest-serving senator.