Foundations of Government
This type of government is ruled by the people, either directly or through elected representatives?
What is Democracy
This is the main job of the Executive Branch is..?
to execute or carry out laws
This group is made up of the leaders of the 15 executive departments.
the Cabinet
When a local newspaper closes, municipal borrowing costs do this.
increase by 5 to 11 basis points
Journalists were compared to this profession in the podcast.
firefighters
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual freedoms?
What is the Bill of Rights
This official is the executive leader of Philadelphia at the local level.
the Mayor
This body must approve presidential appointments to the Executive Branch
the U.S. Senate
ocal newspapers earn the nickname “watchdogs” because they do this.
monitor local government spending and corruption
This English-speaking news network is based in England.
BBC
This principle divides government power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
What is the separation of powers
: This is the minimum age required to become President of the United States.
35 years old
This Governor of Pennsylvania was mentioned in the materials.
Josh Shapiro
This media tactic is designed to make readers angry to increase clicks.
outrage-bait
In news consumption, this term means distrust toward media and institutions.
cynicism
A system where citizens elect representatives to make laws and policies on their behalf.?
What is a republic
One constitutional requirement to be President is having this citizenship status.
a natural-born citizen
This constitutional clause gives power to Congress.
the Necessary and Proper Clause
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Toxic City” series focused on this issue.
lead and school conditions in Philadelphia
This major newspaper was mentioned as covering local government and community issues in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The document that established the first form of national government for the United States, before the Constitution.?
What are the Articles of Confederation
his is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President may serve.
Two
This term describes a legislature with two chambers.
bicameral
The closure of a newspaper can lead to this problem in local elections
less informed voters and less competition
Without local newspapers acting as “watchdogs,” this often happens to government efficiency and accountability.
What is a decrease in accountability and efficiency