What is the role of debates in modern campaigns, and how might they be critical to an election?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Explain how debates provide free advertising for each candidate.
2, Discuss how modern television has changed the importance of debates.
3, Discuss how debates can shape the outcome of a race.

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a. Nixon c. Reagan b. George H.W. Bush d. George W. Bush

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A. control of spending & improved quality B. political demands C. consolidation & integration D. none of the above E. A & C only

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A. battle deaths B. rate of destruction C. harm against noncombatants D. number of casualties

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A. 1 out of 2 (50%) B. 1 in 4 (25%) C. 1 in 10 (10%) D. 1 out of 100 (1%)

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