The media is often referred to as the "fourth estate," or the fourth branch of government because ________
A) it serves as a mouthpiece for those in power
B) it serves as a check on those in power
C) it is perceived as corrupt, much like the government
D) it is approved of at about the same rate as Congress
E) most media are government owned
B
Political Science
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a. advice and consent b. presidential deference c. judicial review d. senatorial courtesy
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To qualify for minor-party status, a party must have won at least ________ of the votes in a race for statewide office in the last general election.
A. 5 percent B. 1 percent C. 3 percent D. 2 percent
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