What is the FCC and what are its purposes? Is it a necessary agency? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as an independent regulatory agency created to regulate the use of the public airwaves.
2, Make an argument as to whether the FCC is necessary for preventing monopolies over the broadcast market, reviewing the goals and performance of broadcast stations, and ensuring the fair treatment of those seeking to purchase political advertisements.
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Imagine an election in which ten legislative seats are at stake. Party A receives 60 percent of the votes cast. Party B gets 30 percent of the votes. Party C tallies 10 percent of the votes. As a result, Party A is awarded six seats; Party B, three seats; and Party C, one seat. What is this an example of?
a. A Proportional Representation System. b. A Majority Representation System. c. Electoral Dealignment. d. Reapportionment. e. Realignment.
How many tiers/levels does the federal judiciary have?
a. two b. six c. four d. three