Why Are Measures of Incumbency Success in Reelection Often Overstated

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are measures of incumbency success in reelection often overstated?

• A) Incumbents lie about their reelection to office.
• B) Measures of incumbent success are actually understated.
• C) Rather than face probable defeat, representatives often retire.
• D) These measures are probabilities of success, and thus are not accurate.
• E) These measures add together Senate and House reelection rates.

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