Explain how money plays a role in the different forms of ...

[V@ndy87]

Explain how money plays a role in the different forms of campaigning in Texas.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is a cause for low turnout during an election?
 
  a. competitiveness in elections
  b. negative campaigning
  c. dissent against government policies
  d. the absence of a family tradition of voting

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
A. Texas has virtually no limits on campaign funding
1. makes fundraising extremely important
B. More expensive to run in urban centers than rural centers
C. Statewide offices require extensive travel expenses
D. Amount of spending can be the difference in close races
E. Costs of campaigning in new ways
1. electronic media, mass mailings, Internet, television and radio
a. mass media costs have increased as candidates try to penetrate the voter market
b. lower cost television time is subject to cuts so candidates must pay more to secure television time
F. Costs increase as candidates try to reach more voters and target groups
G. Internet campaigning is a way for underfunded candidates to get their platform and message out to voters

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

[V@ndy87]

TYSM

[amandanbreshears]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review