Is having access to alternative sources of information considered a key criterion of democracy?

a. No, because most Americans are not interested in keeping up with current events
b. Yes, because citizens in a democracy have a right to access information sources that are not controlled by the government
c. Yes, because government control over media is common in the world's democracies
d. No, because government-controlled media would provide more and better information about all political processes
e. No, because alternative sources are too biased to be of any use

b

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The "Nanjing Massacre" was a major event in Chinese history resulting from

A. a World War I battle with Indochina. B. the Japanese slaughter of over 50,000 Chinese prisoners of war in one day. C. a border conflict with Korea. D. a conflict with Manchuria.

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All of the following are reasons administrative agencies seek support from the governor except

a. the governor can influence the legislature on appropriations bills. b. the public considers support from the governor as a measure of agency prestige. c. the governor can item veto agency appropriations. d. the governor makes appointments to the agency's board. e. support from the governor improved the bargaining position of the agency within the bureaucracy.

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