What is a feeding frenzy, and what are its effects?
What will be an ideal response?
A feeding frenzy is excessive press coverage of an embarrassing or scandalous subject. According to some observers, feeding frenzies can make journalists more cynical about government and replace investigative journalism with attack journalism.
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________________ is defined as the proportion of GDP
devoted to social spending. a. Welfare state spending b. Welfare effort c. Social security d. Social welfare spending
Which of the following is ?NOT true of civic engagement and the Internet, according to a 2012 study by the Pew Research Internet ?Project?
A) ?Use of the Internet and social media lead to less civic engagement and political activity. B) ?Lower education and income have less of a negative effect on civic engagement among Facebook and Twitter users. C) ?Young people are more likely than older adults to be engaged in political activities on social networking sites. D) ?There was major growth in political activity on social networking sites during 2008-2012.
Which of the following constrained Pakistan's efforts to fight terrorists who have emerged in some areas of Pakistan?
a. Pakistan is a poor nation and lacked international assistance to fight the terrorists. b. There was substantial sympathy for the Taliban among many Pakistani military and intelligence officials. c. The terrorists took over large cities and were beyond the government's control. d. The terrorists had shown no sign of being dangerous, so the Pakistani government was not concerned about them.
Which of the following is a standing committee in BOTH the House and the Senate?
a. Ways and Means b. Education and the Workforce c. Environment and Public Works d. Appropriations e. Health and Welfare