Extraterritorial jurisdiction permits city governments to exercise some control over development in areas just beyond city boundaries

The process of reapportionment takes place every

a. two years matching the federal election cycle. b. ten years after the completion of the federal census. c. four years following the inauguration of a new President. d. six years prior to elections for the Senate. e. time the party controlling the state legislature changes.

Which of the following news reports would be considered soft news?

A. a report on the latest Supreme Court decision B. a news story about how the mayor of a local town got into politics C. analysis of a new jobs report on the American economy D. an announcement about a water main break that affects several neighborhoods