Because Political Campaigns Require Highly Focused Political Messages, the Media

question 24

Multiple Choice

Because political campaigns require highly focused political messages, the media of choice to reach large numbers of citizens are

• A) local newspapers.
• B) national magazines.
• C) highway billboards.
• D) electronic media.

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