INFORMATION LITERACY Some of the Questions That Follow Are True-False or Multiple

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Multiple Choice

INFORMATION LITERACY
Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-When evaluating the reliability of an author, what is a pertinent question to ask?

• A) Is the author known to be biased on this topic?
• B) What credentials does the author have?
• C) Has the author published other material on this topic?
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

National Government

The organization having central governmental authority in a nation, responsible for national policy and administration.

Sovereign States

Independent and self-governing political entities recognized by international law, possessing complete authority over their territory and governing institutions.

Congress

America's law-making entity, comprising two branches: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Growth Of Democracy

The process through which democratic forms of governance expand and deepen, involving increased participation of citizens in political processes.