Which of the following is a concern related to the increased use of television and Madison avenue techniques in political campaigns?
A) that only actors would be good political candidates
B) that political candidates could be packaged and merchandised like toothpaste
C) that only Madison Avenue executives would be good political candidates
D) there are no concerns
E) the decreasing costs involved in using the media
B
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Which of the following statements about the ratification of constitutional amendments is LEAST accurate?
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