How did the penny press alter the content of news?

a. It led to more political coverage.
b. It led to an increase in human-interest stories.
c. It led to more objectivity in news coverage.
d. It led to more liberal news coverage.


Answer: b

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A. increase the size of the federal government. B. decrease the size of the military. C. decrease the size of the federal government. D. reorganize the executive branch. E. increase the size of the press corps.

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Which statement falls within the global level of analysis?

a. A person campaigning against war b. A state implementing a new electoral system c. A powerful state dictating the choices of a smaller ally d. A government transitioning from theocracy to democracy

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How are military expenditures and economic growth linked? Some people argue that there is a trade-off between "guns and butter," because military expenditures divert resources away from growth­promoting investments. Yet, other people claim that military spending stimulates economic growth. Which side of this debate do you support? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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Compared to earlier periods, contemporary environmental problems are predominantly local in their cumulative consequences

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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