In 2012, 90 percent of the media was controlled by six companies
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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A filibuster can be ended through __________;it requires the approval of __________ senators
a. abrogation; fifty-one b. censure;fifty-five c. cloture; sixty d. discharge; sixty-seven
An individual who praises former President Ronald Reagan for cutting taxes but ignores the tax increases he enacted, is said to be engaging in ______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The Framers of the Constitution expected that the __________ would ultimately decide the winner of presidential elections
A) electoral college B) congressional delegations C) Senate D) House E) Supreme Court
How can public opinion play its assigned role in democratic politics if large segments of the public are politically ignorant or hold inconsistent views?
A. It perfectly matches the political system of the United States where separated institutions share political power. B. It is consistent with the expectations of the Framers who wanted to temper public opinion as much as possible. C. There are a variety of formal and informal political institutions that give public opinion shape and force. D. While many of the public are politically ignorant or hold inconsistent views, they are capable of sending clear signals on issues of local importance.