Roberto's source of news has such an overwhelming inventory of stories about joblessness, falling housing prices, and outsourcing, that Roberto has begun to develop a pessimistic view about the economy. Of which is this an example?
a. thematic framing
b. minimal effects theory
c. priming
d. soft news
c. priming
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In ______________, the Supreme Court upheld the Minnesota Mortgage Moratorium Act, finding that its provisions did not violate the Contracts Clause
a. Home Building and Loan Association v. Blaisdell (1934) b. Nebbia v. New York (1934) c. United States v. Butler (1936) d. West Coast Hotel Company v. Parrish (1937)
Which of the following is NOT a likely consequence of the fact that humans are social creatures (Aristotle)?
A. This tendency finds its most natural expression in national identities. B. Humans' natural instinct to group together enhances chances of survival. C. Humans have a natural need to belong and identify with each other. D. Human interactions are frequently characterized by in-group/out-group dynamics. E. Conflict can result from this human tendency.
Which of the following events is an example of the "bandwagon effect"?
A) An incumbent candidate loses a political debate, but earns his party's nomination regardless. B) Commentators proclaim a candidate the "winner" of a political debate; the candidate then carries that momentum to gain his party's nomination. C) Commentators proclaim a political debate a "tie," but the challenging candidate receives a favorable bump in the polls. D) Unable to decide between two strong candidates, a party compromises to nominate a littleknown candidate.
Why does negative campaigning undermine democracy?
a. Such campaigning means some elections are decided on the basis of inaccurate charges. b. Discussions of public policy are discouraged as candidates throw mud. c. Many good people may decide not to enter political life. d. Negative campaigning disheartens citizens, contributing to many deciding not to vote. e. All of the above factors contribute to undermining democracy.