Televised debates have been a feature of presidential campaigns since 1960.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Televised debates have been a feature of presidential campaigns since 1960, when Republican Richard M. Nixon and Democrat John F. Kennedy squared off in four famous TV debates. Television debates provide an opportunity for voters to find out how candidates differ on issues. See 10-2: The Candidates and Television

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is a component of the "when and how" of politics?

a. the news media b. law enforcement c. labor unions d. think tanks

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Why was the U.S. Clean Air Act revised in 1997?

A) To put stricter rules in place B) By order of the WTO in order to allow for fair competition from Venezuela and Brazil C) To act as a nontariff barrier from competing industries in other states D) In order to appease environmental groups

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When is a president elected?

What will be an ideal response?

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