Which of the Following Statements About Candidates, Political Parties, and Campaigns

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about candidates, political parties, and campaigns is most accurate?

• A) The political party is the main source of campaign funding for a candidate.
• B) The candidate's position on the issues has been overshadowed in the campaign by the political party's position on key issues.
• C) The focus during a campaign is on the candidate because fewer people identify with political parties.
• D) The political party provides most of the expertise needed for a candidate to campaign effectively.
• E) The negativity found in modern campaigns is a new phenomenon.

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