The U.S. Founding Fathers recognized that a free press is an independent conduit of information that is essential to making a representative democracy work

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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Which of the following does NOT represent an important ethical safeguard in doing research with children?

A) assuring that the study is competently designed and carried out B) getting informed consent from the children themselves C) getting informed consent from the children's parents D) getting the children's assent to participate in the research

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Which of the following must confirm all federal judges?

a. theHouse of Representatives b. theSupreme Court c. theSenate d. thestates

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Nearly all criminal cases result in

a. hung juries. b. verdicts of not guilty. c. plea bargains. d. death sentences. e. long prison terms.

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Some states, such as Oregon, have started to use which of the following where voters get ballots in the mail two weeks prior to the election, providing them a chance to research the candidates and cast their ballots?

A. Australian ballot B. Compulsory voting C. Graveyard voting D. Internet voting system E. Vote-by-mail system

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