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 considerable 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
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A. consider their work as a subject for scientific investigation B. not judge their work from a moral standpoint C. consider difficulties they may face in terms of organizational control D. all of these
Which of the following generally is unconstitutional in school?
a. political speech b. learning about religion c. free speech d. mandatory prayer
The Texas state budget is exceeded only by those of California and
A) Florida. B) New York. C) Arizona. D) Pennsylvania.
The Lemon test is designed to
A. test state adherence to rights protected by proxy in the Fourteenth Amendment. B. ensure that a defendant has been given access to counsel from the time of arrest through a trial. C. prevent a prosecution or defense from creating a biased jury. D. ensure the secular nature of a government action or policy. E. test a state's practice of guaranteeing procedural due process rights.