Analyze the functions of the media in American society. Identify those functions that are essential to the democratic process.

Advertisements that urge citizens to take action on a issue is:

a) FEC b) Issue advocacy advertisements( Buckley v. Valeo) c) Section 527 group

When President Bush renominated Priscilla Owen in 2005, the Democrats announced that they would use the __________ to block the nomination

a. hold b. filibuster c. discharge petition d. senatorial privilege