________ works on the principle that some people have better judgment or greater knowledge regarding specific topics or matters than others have.

A. Minority rule
B. Unanimous consensus
C. Expert opinion
D. Authority rule


Answer: C

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a. text messages b. facial expressions c. e-mails d. comments on social networking websites

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Which of the following messages indicates deterioration in the relationship?

A) Look, it's not working out. B) I'm eager to get together again soon. C) I think we should spend some time apart to see how we really feel about each other. D) Hi, haven't we met before?

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Because of the First Amendment, journalists enjoy stronger protections than other people. 2. The First Amendment gives a journalist carte blanche to investigate a story any way he or she wants. 3. "Shield laws" give a reporter a specific level of reporter's privilege. 4. The Sunshine Act in 1976 dictated that, with rare and specific exceptions, federal meetings should be open to the public for observation. 5. In a libel suit, as long as the material is sent to a third party, a court may determine the material meets the publication standard.

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The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization?I. The number of school shootings has become alarmingly high in recent years.II. The best way to reduce them is to ban assault-type weapons and to expand background checks to include family members of the people who purchase weapons.

A. problem-solution B. need-plan-practicality C. comparative advantages D. persuasive sequence E. problem-cause-solution

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