An advertisement that addresses a particular topic but does not specifically mention words like “vote for” or “reject” is called a(n)

a. direct mailing.
b. incumbency advantage.
c. issue-advocacy advertisement.
d. mandate.
e. section 527 advertisement.


ANS: C

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