Which theory, borrowing from Marxism, explains how colonialism reinforced capitalism and enabled capitalism to survive by exploiting the peripheral countries of the world?

When it comes to shaping our perceptions of events and issues, the media

A) provide information, but their ability to shape opinion is reduced by personal knowledge, connections, and pre-existing opinions. B) ?have almost total control over what people think about and believe about political issues and personalities. C) ?have no impact at all on shaping opinions, as opinions are formed by personal knowledge and connections. D) ?only shape the opinions of uneducated and socially isolated citizens.

When considering the endurance of political beliefs in America, it can be said that Americans tend to

A) change their political belief based on the nominee. B) adjust their political followings based on personal income. C) disagree with the political beliefs of their families. D) find their political niche and stay there. E) determine their political following once they start paying taxes.