Public officials often leak __________ to reporters to see what the political reaction will be

a. trial balloons
b. sound bites—
c. beats
d. oiled news


a

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a. Republican b. moderate c. African-American d. Democrat e. female

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a. The power of political parties was weakened by Congressional legislation. b. The power of political parties was weakened by a collective opposition. c. The power of political parties was strengthened by several Supreme Court decisions. d. The power of political parties was strengthened by congressional legislation. e. The power of political parties was largely unaltered despite the efforts of reformers

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