Which of the Following Statements About Political Advertising Is LEAST

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about political advertising is LEAST accurate?

A) Some western democracies ban paid advertising and instead give free airtime to candidates.
B) Some scholars believe attack ads depress voter turnout.
C) The long-term impact of negative advertising is a matter of dispute.
D) The effectiveness of advertising, positive and negative, has been clearly established and quantified.
E) One form of negative ad is the comparative message, which contrasts each candidate's position on a given issue.