What did the Spanish–American War in 1898 reveal about American newspapers?
a. Readership increased because of the stories from embedded reporters.
b. Their opposition played an important role in preventing the government from expanding the war.
c. It was the most vivid demonstration of the medium’s willingness to use its power.
d. War stories repelled readers who preferred comics, true crime reports, and social affairs.
c. It was the most vivid demonstration of the medium’s willingness to use its power.
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A) are rapidly losing prominence in American politics. B) usually run their own candidates for public office. C) have little sympathy for compromising. D) help facilitate the construction of a cohesive national public policy. E) are highly regarded by political scientists for their contributions to democracy.
All of the following are important features of the Neo-Westphalian system except
A) the comparative rise of non-state actors. B) the phenomenon of globalization. C) the principle of responsible sovereignty. D) the relative weakening of states. E) the rise in interstate conflict.