What Did the 2012 Election Highlight About the Disclosure of Lobbying

question 85

Multiple Choice

What did the 2012 election highlight about the disclosure of lobbying activity?

• A)Most voters are unconcerned about disclosure.
• B)Disclosure has a significant impact on election outcomes.
• C)Disclosure rules are highly effective.
• D)Disclosure sometimes does not occur until after key election contests.

Describe the process and characteristics of effective dialogue.

Recognize the role of proxemics in communication.

Distinguish between the formal and informal characteristics of written communication.

Explain the impact of conjunctive and disjunctive statements on communication flow.

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Definitions:

Chomskian Linguistics

A branch of theoretical linguistics founded by Noam Chomsky, focusing on the inherent structures of language and the cognitive capacities necessary for language acquisition.

Dialect

A regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, especially from the standard language of the country or region.

Noam Chomsky

An influential American linguist, philosopher, and political activist known for his theories on language acquisition and criticism of media and politics.

Language and Power

The way in which language is used to exert control, influence others, and maintain social hierarchies within societies.