The Incumbency Advantage in the House of Representatives ______

question 30

Multiple Choice

The incumbency advantage in the House of Representatives ______.

• A) rose from 1 or 2 points in the 1960s to almost 8 points by 2002, but has since declined to the levels seen in the 1950s
• B) continues to increase every decade as mapmakers draw districts that perfectly fit the needs of lawmakers
• C) was eliminated when the House of Representatives adopted a system of proportional representation
• D) decreased from an average of 8 points in 2002, but has started rising again in recent elections as national forces play little role in congressional elections

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