The Primary Function of Presidential Debates Among Candidates Is to

question 140

Multiple Choice

The primary function of presidential debates among candidates is to

• A)catch candidates in "gotcha" moments.
• B)increase voter knowledge about candidates' issue positions.
• C)give free face time to the top three candidates.
• D)create unscripted confrontations between the two opposing candidates.
• E)start off the campaign season with a highly-publicized event.

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