When an interest group forms a new political party, what is the group's most likely objective?
a. to win an election
b. to publicize a cause
c. to replace one of the two major political parties
d. to change the balance of power in Congress
Answer: b
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A)It strengthened his early momentum but ultimately led to him coming in second in Florida. B)It eroded his momentum and allowed the nominating contest to be cast as a two-person race. C)It allowed him to improve his public image by avoiding the nasty early contests that wounded his opponents. D)It allowed him to shepherd his resources in preparation for a strong and competitive run against his opponents in Florida.
Why is it essential that the media operate free of government control?
A) The government has no expertise in media management. B) The government is incapable of providing media coverage. C) This is the only way in which the media can be truly objective and serve a "watchdog" function. D) Private interests are always more honest and objective than those of the government. E) Profits from the media industry belong in the private sector.