Choose the statement that best relates to objective journalism.
a. Because political news does not make much sense without an interpretation of what it means, journalists are relied upon to provide this interpretation.
b. If a reporter knows that an official is lying, she has to say so directly.
c. Reporters have to identify an event like a town meeting as a staged event when reporting about it.
d. Journalists should avoid explicit interpretations of the news.
Question 2
How has the rationale for affirmative action changed over time?
a. The rationale has changed from ensuring equal treatment to providing special privileges.
b. The rationale has changed from remedying past discrimination to enhancing diversity.
c. The rationale has changed from promoting equality to promoting reverse discrimination.
d. The rationale has changed from guaranteeing civil liberties to guaranteeing civil rights.
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Example of a patient statement.
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Choose the reaction that illustrates Hf for KHCO3.