Why is this Black Code? Freedmen were prevented from holding any occupation other than farmer or servant unless they paid an annual tax of $10 to $100.

Black code were basically laws created to ensure white supremacy. This prevention of freed men (former black slaves) from having certain occupations without restrictions, would be considered Black Code since it is limiting their rights unfairly (particularly compared to white men of the same qualifications).

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)

a. news coverage

explanation:

when presidential candidates are on the news they have the ability to answer questions from news reporters and some of those questions can come from the public