In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came close to a nuclear confrontation in what became known as _____

A) the counter revolution
B) détente
C) World War II
D) the Cuban missile crisis
E) the Cold War


D

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What did all serious contenders for president in 2012 have in common?

a. They all came out in opposition to Super PACs. b. They all appealed to moderate voters during the primary campaigns. c. They all announced their candidacies before the end of 2010. d. They all turned down federal matching funds.

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Planning photogenic and interesting events and granting favors to reporters are part of political campaigns' efforts to

A. frame the news. B. set the agenda. C. spin the news. D. manage the news coverage. E. engage in media priming.

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Presidents have been able to expand the power of the executive branch through the __________ provision in the Constitution

A) ?"necessary and proper clause" B) "general vestment of executive authority" C) "?take Care that Laws be faithfully executed" D) "?appointment of federal officials and judges" E) "presidential powers"

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The majority of local news media identify themselves as ______________

a. Liberal c. Moderate b. Conservative d. Libertarian

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