Incumbents May Have Some Problems in Reelection Campaigns If

question 41

Multiple Choice

Incumbents may have some problems in reelection campaigns if

• A)disruptive issues such as general public discontent with Congress become prominent.
• B)the incumbent is tainted with charges of personal misconduct or corruption.
• C)the election is a midterm election,and the incumbent is of the same party as the president.
• D)through redistricting,the incumbent is placed in a disadvantageous district.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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