When the media regularly focus public attention on violent crime, political corruption, or economic woes, they are engaged in which of the following?
A. Biased reporting
B. Political socialization
C. Agenda setting
D. Changing public opinion
E. Apathy management
Answer: C
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The influence of which of the following agents of socialization best explains why a young adult might tend to be distrustful of politicians?
a. families, which characteristically advise their children to seek careers in public service b. schools, which unintentionally socialize children to be distrustful of authority through explicit lessons in student-run elections c. politicians, who earn more, on average, than similarly qualified individuals in the private sector d. colleges, which sharpen students' understanding of the political process e. movies and other forms of popular entertainment, which often portray politicians as corrupt
The most important components of a party organization can be found in the broad base of support at
A.) the state level B.) the national level C.) the local or county level
The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) serves at the pleasure of Congress
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In Federalist 10, who wrote, "The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property"?
a. Alexander Hamilton b. Thomas Jefferson c. John Jay d. James Madison