Consider the Fact That Members of Congress Increasingly Rely on Journalists,think

question 31

Multiple Choice

Consider the fact that members of Congress increasingly rely on journalists,think tanks,or other areas of expertise for information or ideas on which to base policy decisions.This supports the argument that __________.

• A)political parties have never played a substantive role in setting policy
• B)political parties are declining in their dominance of political functions
• C)political parties are expanding their dominance over how ideas become public policy
• D)political parties will continue,for example,to censor or outlaw the activities of think tanks

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Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company's profitability.

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A financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation metric that compares a company's current share price to its per-share earnings.

Return On Total Assets

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