Newspapers can more thoroughly explain a pending issue, its history, and possible options for its resolution than can the electronic media

Which of the following can be used to minimize the coat-tail effect?

A. Closed primary B. Open primary C. Blanket primary D. Office-block ballot E. Party-column ballot

The Senate tactic of holding the floor for hours on end until an unwanted piece of legislation is dropped or amended is known as

A. cloture. B. a gerrymander. C. a hold. D. a filibuster. E. a discharge petition.