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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?

What effect do motivated reasoning and confirmation bias have on politics?

Tanya routinely posts in an online Reddit forum for progressives who advocate for abolishing the police. All of her news and information comes from interactions on the Reddit forum. This would be an example of

If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor, this station would be in violation of the

Which of the following stories would an American news outlet that relies primarily on advertising revenue be least likely to cover?