Describe a situation in which the media did not successfully fulfill their watchdog role. What were the consequences of their failure?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Present a situation in which the media failed to fulfill their watchdog role, specifically when the press failed to dig up facts and warn the public when officials had done something wrong. This could include, for example, the Bush decision to go to war in Iraq regardless of whether WMD were found.
2, Discuss how an ineffective press diminishes democracy because it makes it harder for citizens to hold politicians accountable for their actions.
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Special sessions of the Texas legislature __________
a. can consider any topics the members of the legislature desire b. can only occur in odd-numbered years c. typically last 140 days d. can only be called by the governor
Supporters of direct democracy suggest that when voters are allowed to make direct choices on policies at the ballot, they
a. can adopt laws that their state legislatures refuse to enact. b. often replicate the ones made by their elected officials. c. usually adopt the same laws their state legislature would adopt. d. tend to reinforce the status quo.
Which of the following theories involves a leader who engages in conflicts just to divert the public’s attention away from other problems?
a. poliheuristic theory b. diversionary theory c. prospect theory d. realist theory
Why would Democrats be more likely to favor voter registration at welfare offices?
a. They care more about the democratic process than Republicans. b. They know that lower-income Americans are more likely to identify as Democrats. c. They want to ensure that all voters are American citizens. d. They want to minimize the voter fraud that is rampant among welfare recipients.