The idea that the journalist’s job is to get news to the public quickly, avoid stories with unverified content, and reach as wide an audience as possible is known as the ______ role.

a. disseminator
b. mobilizer
c. gatekeeper
d. investigator
e. trustee


a. disseminator

Political Science

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Most representative governments favor which of the following?

a. Majority rule b. Minority rights c. Monarchy d. Direct democracy

Political Science

Discuss the rapid increase in campaign costs in Texas, and describe the implications of the high costs for contemporary campaigns. How have PACs influenced elections in recent years, and what are the problems associated with them?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

Which of the following multinational corporations was involved in the overthrown of the Arbenz government in Guatemala in 1954?

a. United Fruit Company c. ITT b. British Petroleum d. Exxon Corporation

Political Science

Which of the following is designed to facilitate the evaluation of program performance?

a. Management by objectives b. Performance evaluation review technique c. A built-in ability to be evaluated d. All of the above

Political Science