The study of the power of the news media in shaping individuals’ political knowledge, preferences, and political behavior is called the ______.
a. horse race phenomenon
b. “feeding frenzy”
c. partisan bias
d. media effect
d. media effect
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Some people, especially conservatives, argue that policymaking from the bench:
A. has upset the balance of power envisioned by the framers of the Constitution. B. is consistent with the constitutional separation of powers. C. is consistent with the philosophy of judicial restraint. D. is necessary to force state and federal legislatures to comply with judicial rulings. E. helps to enhance the trust American citizens place in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Economic, political, and social events __________
a. have a significant impact on the way adults think about government b. have little impact on the way adults think about government c. do not impact the socialization of American children significantly d. cannot change the way adults think about government
Which of the following was the number one destination for foreign direct investments in 2010?
A. China B. The European Union C. Taiwan D. Mexico E. The United States
Haiti became the first republic ruled by people of African descent in world history, as well as the first independent Caribbean state
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false