The beat system reflects ______.
a. the emerging commercial bias in the media
b. politicians’ desires to control the news cycle
c. the media’s need to report the news efficiently and expertly
d. an effect of the 24/7 news cycle
c. the media’s need to report the news efficiently and expertly
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A process for impeaching the presidential impeachment is an example of _____
a. devolution b. semipresidentialism c. checks and balances d. a vote of no confidence
Why do interest groups typically offer material benefits to their members?
a. to foster greater diversity among group members b. to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved c. to discourage members from joining more than one interest group d. to overcome the free-rider problem
The Edwards Aquifer Authority cases and the Severance v. Patterson case demonstrate greater support of private property rights over historical traditions by the Texas Supreme Court in recent years
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following best explains why slavery was allowed when the Constitution was written?
a. Many feared that slavery would splinter the convention and doom the Union. b. No slaves or free blacks were selected to serve as delegates to the convention. c. There was little public outcry at this time against the institution of slavery. d. The wealthy elites at the convention could not see beyond their own self-interest.