ISEE Reading Question 318: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 318
5. In the first half of the twentieth century, the State of the Union address was forever changed by
- A. the advent of radio and television
- B. Thomas Jefferson
- C. Lyndon Johnson
- D. newspaper coverage of the speech
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. As stated in the last paragraph, “With the advent of radio and television, the President’s annual message has become not only a conversation between the President and Congress but also an opportunity for the President to communicate with the American people at the same time.” Choices B and C are wrong because Thomas Jefferson was president in the nineteenth century and Lyndon Johnson in the second half of the twentieth century. Choice D is wrong because newspaper coverage of the State of the Union message began long before the start of the twentieth century.