Explain the concept of parachute journalism. Include an example of an event or a situation that fits this concept.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should explain that parachute journalism is the general tendency by news media outlets to cover an event quickly during its peak period of interest and then quickly relent in their coverage. Exemplary answers will discuss the critiques of this type of journalism such as lack of depth in coverage.
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Which is an example of a federal mandate?
a. Congress passes a law requiring all states to adopt a sex offender registry system categorizing offenders based on conviction, not future threat. b. The Environmental Protection Agency sends money to Louisiana to help with cleanup from the Gulf oil spill. c. The Nevada legislature passes a law requiring all public school teachers to spend 20 hours per week preparing students for the state achievement test. d. The Supreme Court upholds a federal law requiring all citizens to wear a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle.
Sugar cane can be used to make fuel that is cleaner than fossil fuels, but results in water pollution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A __________________ is a systematic arrangement of data values in which the unique data values are rank ordered and the frequencies are provided for each of these values
a. scatter plot
b. frequency distribution
c. line graph
d. mean plot
The United States used military conscription throughout most of its history to raise and support its armed services. When did it begin, and under what authority did Congress enact it?
Why was it helpful in carrying out traditional military action? What does the Department of Defense argue will be needed in the future because of the changing nature of war? Answer: