Why Are Races for Statewide Offices,such as the Assembly and Senate,so

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why are races for statewide offices,such as the Assembly and Senate,so expensive?

• A)money is easy to obtain,so politicians spend it
• B)the most efficient,but also the most expensive,way to reach large numbers of voters is through paid media (such as television advertisements)
• C)campaign managers demand exorbitant fees,which drives up the cost of elections
• D)wealthy candidates always participate in enough campaigns so that they drive up the cost of all elections