The Most Important Aspect of Debates for Political Candidates Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

The most important aspect of debates for political candidates is taking advantage of an opportunity to do which of the following?

• A) Present their own views on the issues
• B) Attack the views of their opponent on the issues
• C) Use the power of television to project an image
• D) Speak to the part of the electorate that is already committed to voting for them
• E) Show the electorate that he or she is eloquent and articulate

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Definitions:

Pendleton Act

A United States federal law enacted in 1883, establishing that government jobs should be awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation.

Hatch Act

A U.S. federal law that prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch from engaging in some forms of political activity.

Political Management

The strategic planning, organization, and direction of political campaigns, parties, or candidates, aiming to achieve electoral success and influence policy-making.

Spoils System

A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.