In a Senate's Church investigation committee's report, the authors worried that what specific phenomenon would damage the credibility and independence of a free press?
a. Outright censorship of the media by the Nixon administration
b. The close working relationship between the media and the intelligence community
c. Use of the media for domestic propaganda campaigns against the "evil" USSR
d. Patriotic fervor in Vietnam War coverage leading journalists to closely identify with the government
B
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a. All theories must make simplifying assumptions. b. Assumptions are a good substitute for rational decision making. c. So that other researchers can more easily dismantle your thesis. d. Assumptions should remain hidden from others.
Which of the following describes the Supreme Court's stance on when a defendant has the right to a trial by jury?
a. Defendants in any criminal prosecution have a right to be judged by an impartial jury, regardless of the seriousness of the offense. b. Any defendant accused of a serious criminal offense punishable by six months or more of imprisonment has a right to a trial by jury. c. All defendants appearing in any court have a right to trial by jury unless they are enemy combatants detained during a time of war. d. Any defendant accused of a serious criminal or civil offense punishable by one year or more of imprisonment has a right to a jury trial.
Which of the following best describes the emphasis of the Christian Coalition's platform?
A. interpretation of the Constitution as a "living" document B. protection of civil liberties C. promotion of "pro-family" values D. separation of church and state E. protection of business interests
Which of the following would be the most likely to increase voter turnout in the United States?
a. holding more elections b. making registration automatic for all citizens rather than compelling them to register c. electing more officeholders d. minimizing the differences between the parties