Which of the following is a civil rights interest group that influences policy, monitors government activity, serves as a means of political participation for members, and provides information to the public and to lawmakers?
a. AARP
b. NRA
c. NAACP
d. AMA
c. NAACP
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In the 2012 presidential elections,Barack Obama:
A. carried the female vote by 55 to 44 percentage points. B. carried the male vote by 55 to 44 percentage points. C. won the male vote by a 52 to 45 point margin. D. lost the female vote by a 40 to 52 point margin. E. won the female vote by a 52 to 45 point margin.
Define the five bureaucratic pathologies described in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
The financial position of the state and national governments under the Articles of Confederation could be best described as
A) sound, strong, and based on a large surplus of revenue. B) sound, strong, but at risk. C) uniformly stable at the state level, but the national government struggled with debt. D) stable at the national level with cause for concern in many of the states. E) growing debt at the national level and several states with financial crises.
What is earned media?
A. the right to an exclusive interview, which a candidate provides to a network in return for friendly coverage B. attack ads launched against an opponent in response to his or her own negative campaign C. free airtime candidates must receive from networks that give airtime to their opponents D. advertising a candidate pays for out of general party funds E. media attention a candidate receives because of a recent action or announcement