What was the U.S. federal government’s first attempt to control the press?

a. the Alien and Sedition Laws
b. the Stamp Act
c. the tax on new printing presses
d. the Newspaper Licensing Act


ANSWER: a

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What brainstorming method did the manager employ? a. Rating b. Voting c. Listing d. Ranking

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An instrumental orientation may be paraphrased as ________

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Which type of speech of tribute always employs humor?

A. eulogy B. toast C. testimonial D. roast

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