Introduced by James Madison in 1789, the first ten amendments to the constitution were known collectively as the _________.
A. Magna Carta
B. Federalist Convention
C. Bill of Rights
D. Declaration of Rights
Answer: C. Bill of Rights
The answer is C, Bill of rights. The Bill of Rights protects the freedoms of speech, press, and religion; the right to keep and bear arms; the freedom of assembly; the freedom to petition; and prohibits unreasonable search and seizure; cruel and unusual punishment; and compelled self-incrimination.
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a. Their most effective role is to act as spoiler. b. They tend to move individuals into either the Democratic or Republican parties. c. They may have some effect on the main parties by changing the focus of preelection policy. d. In some cases, they may circumvent the election of a potentially more popular candidate.
The text states, "The question of media bias depends entirely on the particular medium's own definition of objectivity—its stated commitment to avoid partisan or political bias." Which of the following would then be considered bias?
a. an openly conservative radio host endorsing a conservative candidate b. an openly liberal radio host endorsing a liberal candidate c. an impartial or objective television host endorsing a particular candidate d. an impartial or objective television host criticizing all the candidates e. an openly liberal television host criticizing a conservative candidate