One result of the proliferation of maquiladoras has been
A) a rise in the cost of the American products made there.
B) a reduction in drug trafficking across the border.
C) the ecological endangerment of the Rio Grande.
D) a reversal of NAFTA.
Question 2
Ideally, in providing context and commentary on political events, the competing news outlets play a vital role in the democratic process by ________.
A) facilitating and advocating public debate of the issues, thus increasing voter awareness
B) calming public furor over certain events
C) advocating for the government's favor
D) fulfilling the government's needs
E) advertising for private companies