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Course: US government and civics > Unit 6

Lesson 9: Modern campaigns

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Modern campaigns

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Data from: NPR

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the trend illustrated in the bar chart?

(Choice A)
a shift towards grassroots fundraising and campaigning as candidates can spend time in small communities
(Choice B)
an over-reliance on political parties as they have to campaign for candidates up for reelection
(Choice C)
an increase in voter turnout as people can get to know candidates better as they run for office
(Choice D)
an increase in campaign costs as candidates tend to run for at least a year before the election