Which of the following can contribute most directly and effectively to deliberation?
a. Becoming a “friend” of a candidate on a social networking site
b. Circulating form letters to be signed
c. Displaying bumper stickers
d. Signing email petitions
e. Writing personal letters to elected officials
ANS: E
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a. a German policy to cut back on its use of fossil fuels and to increase its use of nuclear energy. b. the bureaucracy responsible for overseeing Germany's nuclear power plants. c. a European Union-wide policy to switch toward sustainable energy resources that came about due to heavy lobbying by the German Green Party. d. a German policy to switch toward sustainable energy resources. e. traditionally powerful energy cartels in Germany.
How can objectivity be defined within the context of the media?
a. Equity is the only real consideration, meaning that each outlet receives equal time. b. The media allow the government to present its version of events. c. The media report events fairly, factually, and equitably while providing perspectives from all sides of an issue or debate. d. The media advocate for the government’s role in the democratic process. e. The government is kept completely out of the debate.