Why Is the Power of Incumbency Considered the Most Important

question 107

Multiple Choice

Why is the power of incumbency considered the most important factor in congressional elections?

• A) Incumbent candidates have the benefit of name recognition and federal resources.
• B) Voters will turn out in higher numbers if there is an incumbent on the ballot.
• C) Incumbent candidates are hard to remove during an election due to corrupt practices.
• D) The power of incumbency is what allows Congress to make effective laws and regulations.

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