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215-217,85,86
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Social Studies
11th Grade
12/18/2012

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Term
If a reporter is liberal or a conservative, then it follows that nothing he reports is of value to people of the opposite persuasion. T of F? why?
Definition
False, it is important to be open minded of other media that you don't necessarily agree with, otherwise the country will become so bipartisan that no compromises can be made.
Term
increasing partisanship and the concentration of media
Definition
the concentration of media reduces political equality because many political forces will lack media to influence the political process. Increasing partisanship causes many people to only turn to media that they agree with.
Term
democracy and media
Definition
Media is important in a democracy because it allows citizens to become well-informed when forming political opinions and voting
Term
Shelley v. Kraemer
Definition
The Supreme Court ruled against the widespread use of "restrictive covenants" that barred blacks from purchasing land
Term
wall of separation
Definition
separation of church and state that cannot be breached by the government
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