Councils of government (COGs) function as _____
a. planning and coordinating bodies for local governments
b. state "watchdogs" to monitor local governments
c. federal "watchdogs" to monitor local governments
d. policymaking boards for special districts
e. councils of county judges that make decisions for metropolitan statistical areas
a
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Which of the following is a reason why talk radio is characterized as the Wild West of the media?
A. A huge variety of journalistic conventions are observed. B. The leading shows are broadcast from western states. C. Talk-show hosts do not attempt to hide their political biases. D. The audiences are larger in the West than in any other part of the country. E. Talk-show hosts care more about the truth of their statements than entertainment value.
A bipolar system is a system that:
a. Consists of two powerful states, with weaker states aligned to one of the powerful states. b. Consists only of two powerful empires. c. Consists of many powerful states, two of which are much more powerful than the others. d. None of the above is correct.
Mexico has a bicameral legislature, with a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Since coming to power, all Chinese communist leaders have been unified in their belief that
a. socialist economic policies are the best means to develop the country. b. China, not the Soviet Union, should be the leader of the communist bloc of countries. c. Communist Party leadership of China should be unchallenged. d. the communist regime should rely upon symbols of China's past to help maintain its legitimacy and authority. e. Taiwan should become a separate independent state.