There is no empirical evidence that the media are biased in covering presidential elections.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -2-The government under the Articles of Confederation included thirteen states. How many states had to agree before the Articles could be amended?
a. Seven
b. Nine
c. Eleven
d. Thirteen
e. Twelve
Question -3-The Supreme Court votes six-to-three to decide a case. Justice A is a member of the majority but disagrees with the reasoning presented in the majority opinion. What action might Justice A take?
a. Justice A might write a concurring opinion.
b. Justice A might write a dissenting opinion.
c. Justice A might write a per curiam opinion.
d. Justice A might write an opinion in forma pauperis.
e. Justice A might write an amicus opinion.
Question -4-Campaign managers carefully control the media and access to their candidates.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-Which of the following is NOT part of the formal process for amending the U.S. Constitution?
a. The House votes to propose an amendment by a two-thirds margin.
b. The Senate votes to propose an amendment by a two-thirds margin.
c. The president signs a proposal to amend the Constitution.
d. Three-fourths of the states ratify the proposed amendment.
e. A constitutional convention is convened if two-thirds of the states petition Congress for one.
Question -6-Which of the following would provide the best thesis statement for the article on Justice Kennedy on page 289?
a. Kennedy is a strong supporter of liberal opinions as a Supreme Court justice.
b. The power of a Supreme Court justice may be enhanced if that justice is a swing voter.
c. Reagan appointments to the Supreme Court were overwhelmingly Republican.
d. Justice Kennedy has manipulated the Supreme Court process to achieve a liberal agenda.
e. Justices with clear agendas may be the most powerful on the Supreme Court.
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