Question

this is an excerpt from the article
adio and democracy\ published in the forum in march 1921. one of the ancient greeks held that a few thousand souls was the outside limit for the electorate of a democracy. in modern - day politics, all that is changed. voters may sit comfortably at home and hear the actual voices of the candidates. it would not be unreasonable to attribute a large part of the increased interest in the affairs of the government to the broadcast. based on this excerpt, the spread of radios in the 1920s resulted in which change in american politics? candidates were able to contact a wider audience, which made national campaigns more intimate and straightforward. it forced political leaders to convey their ideas to people through printed publications instead of public gatherings. people shifted their attention away from political speeches and became more focused on entertainment shows. it made national concerns the exclusive focus, eliminating the necessity for political campaigning at local and state levels.

Explanation:

The text mentions voters can hear candidates' voices at home, indicating a wider - reaching communication. Radios allowed candidates to contact a larger audience, making campaigns more direct and personal. Other options are not supported by the text.

Answer:

Candidates were able to contact a wider audience, which made national campaigns more intimate and straightforward.