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What issue was at the heart of Sweatt v. Painter?

A
Could an African American be denied admission to a law school?
B
Did the state of Texas provide a legal education to its African American students?
C
Was the separate African American law school equal to the white school?
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How do politicians most use the media to win elections and to perform better as policymakers?

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They use the media to inform the public about their families and personal lives in order to make themselves seem more relatable.
B
They use the media to get more attention, because the more popular they are, the more support their policies will have.
C
They use the media to share their ideas and to sell their political messages and ideas to voters.
D
They use the media to raise money for their political parties, so that even if they do not win elections, someone else in their party will.
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Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

A
the ability to actively participate in policy making
B
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
C
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
D
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process
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Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

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It may be the only accessible source of information on the issues and candidates for a particular group of people.
B
It helps people have a comprehensive understanding of all of the issues.
C
It introduces the public to only the candidates who have the best chance of winning.
D
It encourages people to vote for the right candidate based on the media’s informed opinions.
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What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

A
to reinforce their messages
B
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
C
to influence undecided voters
D
to generate donations
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Which statement best describes the media’s role in informing the public on government affairs?

A
The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws.
B
The media’s constant presentation of information requires that the public gain a comprehensive understanding of policy.
C
The media works hard to ensure that everyone has access to the same information at all times.
D
The media’s experts develop highly informed opinions about current events to ensure that people make the right decisions.
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How has the Internet most changed the way voters interact with campaigns?

A
It has enabled voters to participate more actively.
B
It has encouraged voters to consider issues more.
C
It has generated greater criticism of campaigns.
D
It has increased voting rates and support for candidates.
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Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

A
They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies.
B
They ensure that a campaign’s message is accurately presented.
C
They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.
D
They facilitate clear communication.
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What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process?

A
consistency
B
complete accuracy
C
transparency
D
comprehensiveness
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Which of these are forms of mass media? Select four answers.

A
newspapers
B
radio
C
television
D
telephone calls
E
personal e-mails
F
magazines
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What information is published in the Congressional Record?

A
Policy statements of members of Congress
B
Commentaries appearing on news networks
C
Debates that occurred within Congress
D
Results of public opinion polls

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