Author Question: Some observers of elections indicate that although debates may not have a direct impact on vote ... (Read 21 times)

misspop · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Some observers of elections indicate that although debates may not have a direct impact on vote intentions they can

a. change the dynamics of a campaign, which may influence the outcome.
b. be very effective in swaying voter opinion.
c. change candidate preference following the debate.
d. follow the historical model that the winner of the debates usually wins the presidency.
e. help the underdog candidates at the expense of the front-running candidate.

Question 2

How is the schedule of presidential and vice presidential debates and rules governing their conduct determined?

a. The individual candidates discuss the terms together and agree on a common schedule.
b. The party chairs set the rules and schedule.
c. The Federal Election Commission determines the rules and schedule.
d. They are a product of intense negotiation between the campaigns.
e. The network that broadcasts the debate sets the schedule and the moderator set the rules.