What are sound bites? How does their use influence the nature of the news?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define a sound bite as a product of changing technology whereby the media are able to, for instance, take a small, 10-second section of a speech and use it instead of the substance of a candidate's position.
2, Discuss how sound bites could be beneficial in their ability to encapsulate complex subjects in short, digestible bits for citizens, but also how they might be negative in making peripheral aspects of the speech into the news, as noted by Jimmy Carter, or in allowing politicians to develop slogans over policy, as noted by Walter Cronkite.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. administrative efficiency B. elimination of financial inequalities C. public accountability for policies D. enhancement of socio-political values
Which of the following is a restriction on congressional power over the federal courts?
a. the power to create or expand federal courts b. judges being constitutionally appointed for life terms c. the authority of Congress to enact spending and revenue laws d. the ability to impeach federal judges e. Senate confirmation of federal judicial appointments
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A) regulate the size of any and all assemblies, on public or private property. B) limit the duration and loudness of demonstrations, allowing officials to eliminate business disruptions. C) prohibit demonstrations by religious or hate groups. D) require permits for parades and demonstrations, allowing officials to control traffic or prevent demonstrations from turning into riots. E) prohibit demonstrations staged in religious enclaves.