What does it mean to say that the media engages in agenda setting?

a. The media influences policy by directly lobbying politicians.
b. A given media outlet usually announces where its political allegiances lie.
c. Agenda setting is the act of choosing which issues or topics deserve public discussion.
d. A media outlet can covertly engage in activities that might affect policy.


c. Agenda setting is the act of choosing which issues or topics deserve public discussion.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Why have there recently been fewer opportunities for presidents to cast pocket vetoes?

A) Congress has remained in session virtually throughout the entire year. B) There have been too many potential override situations as the government has become more partisan. C) Pocket vetoes must be done in secret, and it has become too difficult to hide any of the workings of the government from the press. D) Nearly all of the past few presidential pocket vetoes have been overridden, so most presidents are not interested in the potential for failure. E) Pocket vetoes have generally proven ineffective.

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What is also known as the conversion of information to computer-ready format?

a. electronization b. digitization c. quantization d. computerization

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Which Supreme Court case upheld an individual's right to have a gun in his or her home for self-defense?

a. Griswold v. Connecticut b. Gideon v. Wainwright c. Miranda v. Arizona d. D.C. v. Heller

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