What is the term for presenting news stories that cast a favored party or politician in a positive light while ignoring stories that would cast the party or politician in a negative light?
a. statement bias
b. coverage bias
c. gatekeeping bias
d. self-assessment
e. provisional editing
c
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What factor is most associated with fluctuations in party identification?
a. involvement in foreign wars b. political corruption c. congressional gridlock d. economic conditions
Which of the following is true of a governor's legislative powers?
a. The governor's approval is not required for the legislature to bring an issue to vote in a special session. b. The governor can only call three special sessions during a biennium. c. The governor's signature is mandatory to make a bill into law. d. The governor's post-adjournment veto is absolute and cannot be overridden.
What is the constitution structure designed to prevent too many political parties from being represented in the German legislature called?
A. the positive vote of non-confidence B. consortial federalism C. second ballot D. five percent clause
Both politicians and media outlets employ public opinion when coming to conclusions about politics.
a. true b. false