Why might watching and agreeing with a "don't buy fur" video on YouTube not really be activism on your part?
a. Such advertising is not permitted on YouTube.
b. YouTube should not be seen as an authoritative source of information.
c. You can be an activist by simply leaving a comment in support.
d. Online interaction with the sponsoring activists can give you a false sense of involvement.
d
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Which of the following statements about the effects of changing technology on campaigns is true?
A) The large number of cable television channels allows politicians to communicate with many more citizens. B) Candidates have more trouble getting their names in the media. C) Constant news coverage creates more quality information provided about candidates. D) Web sites have not yet made much impact on campaigning. E) New technology has had no real visible effect.
The United States is unique among industrialized democracies because it has
a. a written constitution. b. regular, competitive elections. c. a free press. d. an elected parliament. e. two major political parties.
General elections in Texas are held
A) every six months on the first day of January and the first day of July. B) every year on the first Monday in October. C) every two years in even numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. D) every two years in even numbered years on the first Tuesday in March. E) every four years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.The increasing partisanship in Congress has increased the difficulty of producing desired major policy changes. 2.In addition to the usual tools of information and campaign funds that interest groups use to support their work, interest groups also have votes at their disposal. 3.The structures of issue networks and policy communities surrounding an issue are more unified regarding policies than is the case with iron triangles.