In 1934, Congress created the __________, now a powerful agency that regulates all forms of electronic media, including radio, television and cable television, cell phones, and even wireless networks
A) Central Intelligence Agency
B) Federal Communications Commission
C) Federal Media Agency
D) National Broadcasting Association
E) National Broadcasting Commission
B
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Those who favored a post-Cold War policy of selective engagement wanted the United States to do which of the following?
a. promote economic isolationism b. fight terrorism c. focus on human rights d. intervene in Europe or the Middle East only if a clear threat emerged e. make the world safe for democracy and capitalism
Which of the following is an example of selective attention?
A) Nora decided to only watch the first presidential debate because any additional debates would be the same. B) Raja decided not to vote this year because he didn't like any of the candidates. C) Lydia refuses to listen to any news about Democratic candidates because she only votes for Republicans. D) Brianna noticed that the radio reported on the president's trip to South Africa, but the cable news channel did not. E) ?Sun-Jun knows it's important to listen to both candidates before making his voting choice.
The single most powerful person in the entire Congress is the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements does not accurately reflect the relationship between Congress and the president under the Obama administration?
a. Upon taking office, President Obama was almost immediately forced to focus the agenda on the financial crisis, which focused the global economy. b. Tension between the president and Congress increased in 2012 when Republicans gained control of the House. c. After the midterm elections in 2014, several legislators came forward to publicly criticize Obama for being too passive on foreign affairs. d. Speaker of the House John Boehner’s invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the president realize Congress’s power, thus leading him to concede to working with legislators on important international agreements concerning Iran.