An intentional news leak for the purpose of assessing the political reaction it generates is called a(n) __________

a. talking head
b. press release
c. earmark
d. trial balloon


d

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A) national territory B) international territory C) UN territory D) open for conquest

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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