Topics in American Government: The MediaClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 615 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Although social media allows increasing communication between political leaders and voters, more traditional media sources are important because they use ______ as a check on government power.

A hung jury is declared by the judge if the jury fails to reach a verdict

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

A man sues his neighbor for fishing in a lake on his property. In deciding the case, the judge acknowledges that the neighbor has trespassed on the neighbor's property, yet

he dismisses the case without awarding damages to the property owner. Which of these statements would be a common law rationale for this ruling? a. The fisherman had a valid fishing license issued by the state. b. The lakeshore extends beyond the boundaries of the man's property. c. The law allows lawsuits of this kind only within one year of the violation. d. The neighbors have fished on that property for decades without interference.