Thomas Patterson's observation that "today's presidential campaign is essentially a mass media campaign" suggests that __________
a. voters have very little understanding of the campaign apart from what they see and hear in the media
b. the media exercise little influence over a vast number of citizens' votes
c. campaigns are for the masses and are mediated by political elites
d. the media control electoral outcomes
a
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Which of the following statements is true with regard to Protestantism and democracy?
A. A direct primordial connection exists between Protestantism and democracy. B. Protestant sects discriminated against the other sects that came under the Church in their fight for freedom of religion. C. The key elements of Protestant faith are opposed to the concept of separation of Church and State. D. The acts of justifying slavery, Nazism, and apartheid by some Protestant leaders reflect that Protestants have failed to support liberty at times. E. Protestant denominations have always dominated in the poorest countries of the world and have failed to spread to the richer countries.
Summarize the major explanations for why the United States features a two-party system and why it has remained stable for so long.
What will be an ideal response?
MSNBC responded to Fox's ratings success by
A. reducing the number of talk shows in their line-up. B. installing talk-show hosts with nonpartisan appeal. C. increasing the number of talk shows hosted by liberals. D. attempting to lure audiences by focusing on their unbiased news reporting. E. recasting themselves as the liberal alternative to Fox.
The United States Senate has ________ members.
a. 435 b. 100 c. 50 d. 535 e. 438