Which of the following statements regarding the beat system is true?
A. Beat reporters routinely file stories or updated throughout the day.
B. They can report remotely.
C. The system is quite inefficient, but it is still widely used.
D. Beat reporters view reporters from other news organizations as competitors, rather than colleagues.
Answer: A
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A. an increase in the need for government accountants. B. an increase in the need for Secret Service agents. C. dramatic increases in new government functions. D. growth in the Post Office. E. increases in military staff.
A state in which severe restrictions are placed on the activities of individuals and groups who want to participate in the political system would most appropriately be characterized as __________.
A. a republic B. constitutional C. authoritarian D. dictatorial