Media __________ occurs when a news story deviates from ideal journalistic standards of objectivity
a. pathology
b. bias
c. prejudice
d. blasphemy
b
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Which of these is a characteristic of authoritarian regimes but not totalitarian regimes?
a. an official ideology b. strict control over the media c. hierarchical organization of command d. a monopoly on the legitimate use of force
Supreme Court justices often try to time their retirement
A) to maximize their government retirement pension. B) in such a way as to maximize their historical impact. C) so that a president with compatible views will choose their successor. D) so they can resign in protest of a major majority decision that they disagree with. E) near election time so that the Supreme Court nomination becomes an election issue.
Surveys show that in 2008 more Americans identified with the Democratic Party than with the Republican Party
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which best describes how the ruling of Dred Scott vs. Sanford diminished the powers of the federal government?
a. It granted that the national government could not monopolize in commerce. b. It granted that the national government could regulate interstate commerce. c. It granted that national government lacked the authority to ban slavery in the territories. d. It granted that national government lacked the authority to regulate manufacturing.