A striking feature of today's political campaigns is the :

A striking feature of today's political campaigns is the
 
  A) large number of people who are willing to volunteer their time.
  B) positive theme that most candidates use exclusively through the election.
  C) lack of money contributed to candidates for major political office.
  D) importance of paid professionals rather than volunteers.
  E) refusal of so many candidates to take advantage of the media.

Question -2-

Cummings and Wise argue that the federal system in the United States is accurately symbolized by a neat layer cake of distinct and separate planes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question -3-

Which statement about candidates, political parties, and campaigns is most accurate?
 
  A) The political party is the main source of campaign funding for a candidate.
  B) The candidate's position on the issues has been overshadowed in the campaign by the political party's position on key issues.
  C) The focus during a campaign is on the candidate because fewer people identify with political parties.
  D) The political party provides most of the expertise needed for a candidate to campaign effectively.
  E) The negativity found in modern campaigns is a new phenomenon.