How was the union of press and party politics fully realized during Andrew Jackson’s administration?
a. His administration aggressively used prior restraint to limit any content critical of his administration from appearing in newspapers.
b. He was the first president who consented to regular interviews with the press, and he often provided critical insights on background.
c. Many of his closest advisers were seasoned journalists, and he appointed numerous editors to patronage positions, such as postmasters or customs agents.
d. The federal government created its own newspaper to ensure that its voice was being heard by readers.
c. Many of his closest advisers were seasoned journalists, and he appointed numerous editors to patronage positions, such as postmasters or customs agents.
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Dealignment theory stresses that
a. political parties are in a state of disintegration. b. partisan loyalty is transferring from one political party to another. c. each major political party is splitting into conservative and liberal wings. d. the Democratic Party has an advantage over the Republican Party in national elections. e. national party organizations are becoming more powerful.
"Stacking" tries to diminish black voting strength by __________
a. dividing areas that are heavily populated by blacks into multiple districts b. diverting ballot boxes to distant rural polling places c. pairing one black voter with one white voter d. diluting a population of black voter with whites