Which of the Following Is NOT a Contributing Factor to the Decline

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the decline of political parties?

• A) Increased negativity toward the parties
• B) Mass media neglecting to cover parties
• C) Voters now turning to media as their prime information source about political issues and candidates
• D) Mass media allowing candidates to appeal directly to the public for financial support
• E) Substantial improvement in equality of government officials

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Fibrous

Consisting of or characterized by fibers, often referring to a type of tissue in plants or the structure of certain muscle tissues in animals.

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic plants or fungi that penetrate host tissues to extract water and nutrients.

Root Nodules

Structures formed on the roots of certain plants, such as legumes, that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria, aiding in the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) entities or as parasites, and may cause disease or be beneficial, playing key roles in processes like fermentation and decomposition.