Which statement about the media and government control is most accurate?
A) ?The First Amendment allows the media freedom from government control.
B) ?The media can wield power over the affairs of government and over government officials.
C) ?The news media is severely limited by the government through the Federal Communications Commission.
D) ?Initiatives by the Justice Department have provided greater freedom of information related to government activities.
E) ?The president is able to limit the freedom of the media through executive privilege.
B
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Since 1952, Democrats have generally been a majority of the electorate, but Republicans have won more presidential elections, because
A) polls estimating the Democrat voter population are faulty. B) Republican party identification has changed over the years. C) ?Democrats are more likely to "defect" on the basis of candidates' attributes and the issues. D) Democrats have failed to field candidates in some elections. E) voters are disenchanted with the Democrats' perennial fundraising advantage over Republicans.
Why is the analogy of ping-pong balls relevant to the textbook's discussion of public opinion formation?
a. because people often do not have one solid opinion about particular issues b. because the mix of ideas in people's heads is often an all-or-nothing proposition c. because people have no substantive thoughts on issues d. because people grow more conservative as they age e. because people grow more secure in their opinions as they age
Party machines were headed by party ______ or bosses.
a. committees b. administration c. members d. executives
How does Congress exercise control over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?
a. by issuing executive orders b. by issuing reports through the Office of Management and Budget c. by nominating appointees to key positions in federal agencies d. by confirming appointees to key positions in federal agencies