What Is the Purpose of the Power of the Purse

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the power of the purse?

• A)To exist as a check that Congress has upon the executive branch through controlling the funding for any legislation or executive orders
• B)To enable the federal government to regulate the flow of international trade in the United States in order to prevent excessive foreign influence on the government
• C)To allow the Supreme Court to intervene in disagreements between the legislative and executive branches
• D)To allow the executive branch to fund the federal government
• E)To allow the legislative branch to regulate and control the economy

Evaluate the significance of audience metrics in decisions about media content continuation or cancelation.

Grasp how corporate control of media can influence public perception and the variety of available content.

Acknowledge the importance and impact of media consolidation on consumer choice and content diversity.

Understand the impact of technology on the evolution of media and communication.

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Definitions:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

U.S. federal law aimed at protecting employees and job applicants aged 40 and older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Prima Facie Case

Evidence that, unless rebutted, is sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact in a court of law.

Termination

In a contract, the point at which an offer can no longer be accepted as part of a binding agreement or an offeree no longer has the power to form a legally binding contract by accepting the offer; can occur through revocation by the offeror, rejection by the offeree, death or incapacity of the offeror, destruction or subsequent illegality of the subject matter of the offer, or lapse of time or failure of another condition stated in the offer.

Inference of Discrimination

Inference of discrimination refers to a conclusion drawn from indirect evidence suggesting discriminatory practices based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.