Contemporary news consumers __________
a. must rely on a variety of sources because television is no longer widely available
b. are more able to tailor their news consumption to reinforce preconceived notions
c. face an increasingly difficult time finding any information about politics
d. are exposed to a wide range of viewpoints thanks to the explosion of media outlets
Answer: b
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Pedro is the governor of Texas. During the biennial budget meeting, it was found that the state legislature has a deficit of $3 million. Which emergency fund can Pedro use to bridge this economic deficit? Describe the fund
What will be an ideal response?
The textbook authors state that __________.
A. the Libertarian Party will soon reach 20 percent of the vote B. the Republican Party will continue to dominate state politics well into the next 25 years C. the Green Party is increasingly taking Democratic Party votes D. the Democratic Party can simply wait until demographics make it the majority party in Texas
Under the Articles of Confederation, the most important decisions were made by __________
a. Congress b. local governments c. state legislatures d. the federal government
The 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v. Holder interpreting the Voting Rights Act
A. argued that Congress had set standards for federal oversight that were no longer relevant. B. declared the entire Voting Rights Act unconstitutional. C. requires states be more diligent in ensuring that minorities have full voting rights. D. was all the more emphatic because it had a unanimous 9-0 vote. E. was a victory for the Obama administration in general and Attorney General Eric Holder in particular.