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melly21297

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What is it called when the media focus on the poll numbers of a candidate or issue rather than the position of the candidate or specifics of the issue?
 
  a. horse race coverage
  b. yellow journalism
  c. prior restraint
  d. watchdog journalism
  e. public good

Question 2

Identify the major functions of political parties.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Identify the major functions of American political parties: recruiting candidates to run for office, raising money, organizing government, connecting the branches of government, informing voters, mobilizing support and voters, integrating new groups into the political process, giving voters leverage over elected officials, and providing information cues on policy.
2, May include details on the erosion of some of these functions (if applicable).



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