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Which was the first licensed radio station in the state of Texas?
 
  a. WFAA
  b. WBAP
  c. KPR
  d. WRR

 Q. 2

Which kind of poll traces public opinion over time?
 
  a. exit polls
  b. push polls
  c. straw polls
  d. tracking polls

 Q. 3

Which of the following is true of the first licensed radio station in Texas?
 
  a. It was created as a useful addition to the Dallas Morning News by the publisher.
  b. It was initially created to explain government policies to the citizens.
  c. It was formed by Walter Dealey in conjunction with the city of Dallas.
  d. It brought sports scores, local news, and music programs to its subscribers.

 Q. 4

Which of the following is true of the Fairness Doctrine in the United States?
 
  a. The law was introduced in 2000 to curb media abuse.
  b. The law required media to air both sides of controversial issues.
  c. The law was repealed during Bill Clinton's second term as president.
  d. The law allowed state governments to censor radio programs if necessary.

 Q. 5

Steadfast is a newly formed interest group. What are the various funding options available to this group?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

 Q. 6

How can an individual joining an interest group affect society?
 
  What will be an ideal response?
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6 years ago
Ans. to #1

Answer: D

Ans. to #2

Awesome help, super fast

Ans. to #3

Answer: C

Ans. to #4

Answer: B

Ans. to #5

Answer:
A. Funding Options for Interest Groups
1. internal funding; raising money for the ongoing political actions of the interest group
a. depends on size and composition of the group
1. larger groups more successful than smaller groups
2. affluent members can help smaller groups financially
b. levy membership dues for internal operations
1. organization structure important
2. high membership commitment does not have trouble with funds
3. groups with cohesion problems may need to look to fundraising instead
2. external funding; political action committee
a. raise and distribute money for political campaigns
b. individuals can contribute voluntarily
c. important to have a PAC in order to have a foothold in policy making process

Ans. to #6

Answer:
A. Advantages of joining an interest group
1. allows for participation in the political process
2. gives individuals the opportunity to share their opinions on issues that directly impact their lives
3. gives individuals the ability to have input on policies that will affect livelihood and businesses
B. How involvement affects society
1. support issues that affect legislative policies and create actual change
a. as a student: tuition costs, resident requirements, curriculum mandates
b. as an employee: professions represented by interest groups that provide avenue for input on decisions that will directly affect how you do your job
c. as a senior: state retirement and tax breaks
2. Getting involved in an interest group can help you protect and monitor policy affecting your own life as well as the lives of everyone in society
a. gives individuals within a society a way to influence and monitor government and their legislation and policies
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6 years ago
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6 years ago
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