单选题 It can be inferred that before the introduction of television, political parties

A、 had more influence over the selection of political candidates.
B、 spent more money to promote their political candidates.
C、 attracted more members.
D、 received more money.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查细节理解。可从第—段第二个句子“By giving citizens independent access to the candidates，television diminished the role of the political party in the selection of the major party candidates．(通过使公民能独立地接近候选人，在选举主要的党派候选人时电视减小了政治团体的作用。)”得知，以前政治团体的作用更大，选项[A]正确。