Which of the Following Statements About the Use of Professional

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the use of professional political consultants in state and local races is true?

• A) It is a passing fad that is too expensive for most state and local politicians to afford.
• B) It is an occupational specialty that sprang up during the 1970s and 1980s and is clearly here to stay.
• C) It is an occupational specialty that has been around since the heyday of the political parties in the 1930s.
• D) A study of legislative elections indicates that the use of campaign professionals is not particularly valuable to challengers who are hoping to unseat incumbents.

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