Under what circumstances may a public figure sue the press for libel?
A) When errors are made knowingly without regard for the truth
B) When the press made money from the publication of false statements
C) When the public figure is a member of the government
D) When the public figure loses work because of the statements
E) A public figure may never sue the press for libel.
A
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a. were more cautious in the area of economics. b. were more cautious in the area of politics. c. placed less emphasis on the role of the communist party. d. were not particularly successful.
Grassroots lobbying is often very effective in bringing specific issue positions to a legislator's attention because ________
A.legislators pay attention to their constituents B.they compose letters that are very compelling C.legislators ignore the opinions of their constituents D.people are not allowed to make direct contact with their legislators
Which of the following is said to be a drawback to Germany's tradition of strong unified parties in the Bundestag?
a. New members must serve long stints as backbenchers. b. Party leaders can punish defiant members by giving them a low position on the party list. c. The electorate can easily identify a party's position across a range of issues. d. Political parties tend to adopt consistent positions over time. e. The number of independent voters is low and voters belong to and consistently vote for the same party in Germany's parliamentary elections.
Modernization theory assumes which of the following?
a. Democracy is the natural outcome of political evolution. b. Socialism is the best political system for the poorest nations. c. Economic development will bring greater economic equality. d. Class warfare will become more common as capitalism spreads.