During the early days of the republic, newspapers
a. were primarily full of objective news reporting.
b. advocated party platforms, promoted candidates, and attacked the political opposition.
c. rarely reported on politics or government at all.
d. were almost always nonpartisan.
b. advocated party platforms, promoted candidates, and attacked the political opposition.
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a. the enemy's nuclear weapons b. the enemy's overseas bases c. the enemy's armed forces d. the enemy's population
Which of the following is a disadvantage to enacting term limits?
a. Voters are less motivated because they cannot retain their chosen candidates. b. Candidates are more focused on their reelections. c. The institutional memory of the chamber is expanded. d. It gives the legislators more power over the executive branch.
The PATRIOT Act allowed what constitutionally questionable law enforcement technique to combat terrorists?
A. National security letters to subpoena individuals to report for questioning B. Roving wiretaps to track communication on all types of electronic devices C. Torture of detainees suspected of having knowledge of criminal activity D. Seizure of mobile phones of individuals expressing displeasure with the government E. Jurisdictions to allow better oversight for monitoring suspects
A(n) __________ consists of those who stand to gain or lose more than others
a. initiative b. interest group c. political action committee d. special interest e. union