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How has television shaped the roles of political party organizations and leaders in nominating candidates for election?

A) Leaders are bypassed as candidates enter party conventions with established momentum. B) Party leaders have gained increased control as they develop close ties to the media. C) Organizations have strengthened due to divisive bipartisan sound bites. D) Parties have weakened due to increased media expenditures.

President Jimmy Carter noted that the president's singular responsibility was "representing all the people" and blamed _______ for distorting this purpose

A) preferred programs B) wars C) political candidates D) ?constituents E) interest groups