What Is the Relationship Between the Management of Casework and Re-Election

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the management of casework and re-election to Congress?

• A) Senators who effectively manage casework have a better chance of re-election than members of the House who also effectively manage casework.
• B) Being able to effectively manage casework improves the chances of members in both the House and the Senate of being re-elected.
• C) Effectively managing casework can backfire on members of Congress if their constituents perceive their efforts to be too focused.
• D) Members of Congress who effectively manage casework only have a small advantage during an election against a challenger.

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