According to the text, which of the following is the most basic role of the media in the United States?
A) criticizing the American government
B) providing advertising opportunities for political candidates
C) monitoring and communicating about events around the nation and world
D) gathering public opinion
E) serving as an advocate and supporter of the government's programs
C
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The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 attempted to give Congress more control over government expenditures by __________.
A. enabling Congress to propose an alternative budget to the president's budget B. establishing the Ways and Means Committee in the House C. revoking the president's right to submit a budget to Congress D. establishing the Appropriations Committee process
Intense loyalty to one's political party, ideology, or social group that overwhelms national unity and the pursuit of the common good is referred to as __________.
A. tribal politics B. plural elitism C. polarized politics D. fragmentation of politics