The idea that mass media tends to reinforce what people already believe and rarely changes people's minds on issues is called

Which of the following is a significant trend in the presidential nominating process over the past three decades?

A) Replacement of national party conventions by national primaries for each party B) Increasing importance of presidential primaries rather than state conventions C) A sharply declining role for political action committees (PAC's) D) Decreasing cost of campaigns E) Increasing control by political party leaders over outcomes

Most citizens actively hold their political officials accountable through direct contact and electoral defeat

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.