The answer is D. Niccoló Machiavelli
The correct answer is D, as the Soviet Union exerted strict control over its media, while the United States didn't.
Censorship in the Soviet Union was a persuasive phenomenon of state ideological pressure that was valid throughout the history of that country (1922-1991), although with certain ups and downs. There were two periods of relaxation: the first, after the death of the dictator Joseph Stalin in 1953, and the second during the politics of glasnost ("transparency") launched by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1986.
Absolutely all the press media within the Soviet Union were strictly controlled by the State, whether it was radio, television, books, magazines and newspapers. This was achieved through the exclusive state ownership of all facilities dedicated to production, so that its members must necessarily be employees of the State. This also extended to the fine arts, including theater, opera and ballet. Music concerts and art exhibitions could only be held in controlled places previously authorized by the State.
The correct answer is A) He hoped to expose his opponent's perceived national political inexperience.
Richard Nixon agreed to take part in televised debates during the election of 1960 because he hoped to expose his opponent's perceived national political inexperience.
But what a surprise it resulted! It was a hard hit for Republican candidate Richard Nixon and a tough lesson to be learned.
Democrat candidate John F. Kennedy had advisors on Public Relations that taught him how to take advantage of a live debate on television. Kennedy understood the importance of public image and the impact on audiences. He wore a nice suit, he trained, he smiled, and the result was that he won the debates and people's acceptance.
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Most likely due to the fact that many nobles controlled or had armies and serfs. Also disease such as the black death can weaken a government