The three approaches to administrative reform that government officials are using at the present time are all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following is considered to be an important function of the media?

a. championing a specific cause that is important to journalists and media owners b. interpreting world events c. making contributions to candidates running for political office d. helping to build better political parties e. attracting revenue through advertisers

In assessing whether to enter a primary competition, one of the biggest strategic considerations affecting a potential candidate is whether__________

A)his or her party currently has an incumbent in office B)his or her opponents can raise money C)the nominating system uses open or closed primaries D)the nominating field is crowded