The Incumbency Factor in Congressional Elections Source: Data Compiled

question 10

Multiple Choice

The incumbency factor in congressional elections Source: Data compiled by the authors.Figures reflect incumbents running in both primary and general elections.
-Which of the following,which might include federal spending projects,might contribute to the trend indicated in the graph?

• A)apportionment
• B)casework
• C)the pork barrel
• D)logrolling -Consider This: This is when members of Congress help each other by voting for each other's legislation.This has nothing to do with re-election.

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Definitions:

Tax on Buyers

A financial charge imposed directly on consumers, which tends to shift the demand curve downward, reflecting a decrease in the quantity demanded at each price.

Buyers Pay More

Refers to situations where consumers end up paying a higher price for goods or services due to various factors like increased demand or decreased supply.

Tax on Sellers

A financial charge imposed by a government on sellers of goods or services, which can affect market prices and quantities.

Market Size

The total volume of a market, often measured in terms of total sales, that is available for a product or service.