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What advantage does an interest group like the American Beverage Association or the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers have over other types of interest groups?

What are the rights and responsibilities that citizens have in a democratic political system like the United States? Do most Americans seem to live up to this ideal of citizenship? In your answer, be sure to discuss how political knowledge is important and whether most Americans have the requisite amount of political knowledge to live up to our ideals.

Suppose in a presidential primary, one candidate loses the first four state contests, but wins a major victory in a fifth state, which is pivotal. A narrative emerges in the media that this candidate “has momentum,” which has a priming effect. What is the most likely outcome of such a priming effect?

What effect do filter bubbles and media echo chambers have on political views?

Although equality is an essential element of American political culture, there is little agreement on exactly what it means and how to best achieve it. What are some of the different meanings of equality, and how have these different meanings produced conflict over the public’s role in addressing inequality? In your answer, be sure to discuss at least two specific controversies involving government action and equality.

What effect does journalism of affirmation have on viewers?

The Sports and Fitness Industry Association is an interest group organized by companies and individuals active in the sports and fitness industry. It is an example of a

Which statement best describes the difference between a political attitude and a political ideology?

Which of the following statements concerning minor or third parties is true?

Suppose a major bank was hacked and millions of accounts were exposed to potential theft. The hack was possible because of the bank’s lax security measures, but also because the vast majority of account holders used weak and ineffective passwords. If the media were to mostly focus on the passwords issue and not the bank’s poor security measures, which of the following best describes what the media is doing?