In the 21st century, what percent of television news stories are shown on the day they occur?
a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 70%
e. 100%
e
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What was a byproduct of the rise of cable television and its nonstop political news cycle?
a. Declining interest in non-political news coverage b. Shrinking readership for newspapers c. Stagnant profits for media outlets d. Closing of radio stations nationwide
The Double Jeopardy Clause means, in effect, that
a. no one may be tried twice for the same crime by any state government or by the federal government. b. a person may not be tried twice for the same action if that action has violated both national and state laws. c. a crime victim cannot not bring a civil suit against an alleged perpetrator. d. if the accused elects not to testify on his or her own behalf in court, this may not be used against the person by judge and jury.
Doctors Without Borders is best defined as
a. a non-state actor. b. a Multinational Corporation (MNC). c. a Nongovernmental Organization (NGO). d. all of the above. e. neither A, B, or C.
Which of the following about U.S. voters is NOT true?
a. Although an increasing number of people label themselves as "independents," they tend to lean reliably toward one party or another. b. Generally, Democrats are less likely to vote on Election Day, especially in an off year. c. The electorate is evenly divided between the two parties, especially when one accounts for independents who lean towards one party or another. d. Republicans are strongest in the South and Mountain West whereas Democrats are strongest in the Northeast and West Coast. e. Of the two parties, the Republicans have a more fragile coalition.