Why are scholars concerned about corporate ownership of media?
a. It adds dangerously to the already strong business presence in American politics.
b. News organizations may not pull any punches when reporting about the activities of competing corporations.
c. Only popular perspectives on current events will be reported.
d. Too much diversity in perspectives will muddy the message that the corporate owners want to convey.
a
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Critics of the pluralist theory argue that pluralists __________.
A. emphasize how the political game is played rather than why people play B. believe that groups cannot balance off each other and require external regulation C. give unnecessary importance to how benefits are to be distributed D. overlook the rules of the game
Committee members tend to remain with the same committee in order to gain years of consecutive service. This is known as
A) a ranking majority member. B) franking. C) a whip. D) seniority. E) gerrymandering.
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
a. provides accurate and reliable information about a candidate. b. oversees campaigns and lobbying, and monitors any wrongdoing by candidates and PACs. c. monitors media coverage of state policies and elections. d. oversees and monitors the activities of elected officials.
What role does the Fourteenth Amendment play in protecting the civil liberties of American citizens?
What will be an ideal response?