As a Reflection of the Fast Pace at Which Campaigns

question 58

Multiple Choice

As a reflection of the fast pace at which campaigns mirror society, the average length of a political sound bite decreased from 42.3 seconds in 1968 to approximately ________ in today.

• A)3 seconds
• B)10 seconds
• C)20 seconds
• D)30 seconds
• E)14 seconds

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