1. What is the purpose of a political party convention? 2. According to the reading, why do many people criticize the media today regarding politics and politicians?

3. How do candidates try to gain the attention of voters?

4. How does the media have “power” over uncommitted voters?

5. How did President Roosevelt use the media to his advantage?

6. How do most Americans learn about social issues?
a. Experience b. Media
c. From others d. Self discovery

7. What type of issues is the media accused of focusing on?

8. According to the article, what often motivates media?

9. How can the media serve as a “watchdog”?

According to douglass, what does the singing of a slave communicate? how does douglass feel about slave songs? in what way is slaves singing misinterpreted by some people? .

16.which statement best describes hinduism? it is a polytheistic religion with a countless number of gods.it is a monotheistic religion with a single god in a single form.it is an atheistic religion.it is a monotheistic religion with a single god in many forms.

1. how did the works progress administration (wpa) contribute to the cultural development of american cities? a. by paying artists to create new works for public spaces b. by granting scholarships to underprivileged students to study art c. by sponsoring cultural exchanges with musicians from other countries 2. which of the following best describes the effect of the new deal on the great depression? a. the new deal eased the effects of the great depression. b. the new deal alone ended the depression. c. production rates during the great depression only fully recovered as the united states prepared to enter world war ii.