The __________ Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment has been used to prevent state officials from discriminating based on race or sex.

In a democratic society, the media's role in socialization _______

a. fulfills the function of investigative reporting b. provides the "eyes and ears to the world" c. shapes political belief structures and the political culture d. puts news events into context

Covariance compares how two or more items __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

What have newspapers recently been experiencing that affects the control of this media format and may potentially limit the information that citizens receive?

a. A resurgence in popularity, especially with younger readers. b. A pattern of concentrated ownership, wherein only a few companies own many papers. c. Unprecedented calls for them to be sold off and shut down. d. A shortage in raw materials, leading them to print fewer copies.

Individual contributions to PACs are limited to ______________ dollars per candidate per election with primaries, general and special elections counting separately.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).