Describe agenda setting. Why is it important?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that agenda setting is the process by which the media pay significant attention to an issue. Consequently, the public begins to think that that issue is very important, pressuring the government to take action.
2. Note that agenda setting is important because it has the ability to shape and direct which issues government will seek public policy solutions for.
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b. Thirteen states have mandatory statewide codes but do not have state oversight. c. Seventeen states have no comprehensive building codes, only local codes. d. All of the above are true.
State constitutions often place restrictions on the actions of local government
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Texas senators have six-year terms of office and members of the Texas House have two-year terms
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What percentage of road-user fees may be spent on education?
a. 75 b. 55 c. 25 d. 45