Identify and explain the three ways media affects American politics.

What will be an ideal response?


Agenda-Setting/Gatekeeping:Selecting the subjects that are addressed, how, and for how longScorekeeper:covering the election horserace and reporting the results of polls and primary electionsWatchdog:Scrutinizing candidates and exposing scandals

Political Science

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A critical point in which public support shifts substantially from one party to another is known as ______.

a. polarization b. realignment c. periodization d. partisanship

Political Science

In 1968, the Soviet Union invaded ________ to turn back an attempt to liberalize the regime there.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Political Science

Which of the following is not involved in approving amendments to the Texas constitution?

A. governor B. senate C. house D. voters

Political Science

Performance effects occur when participants improve performance due to subsequent experience on the same task

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science