What Factors in Recent Years Have Made It Harder and Harder

question 37

Essay

What factors in recent years have made it harder and harder for candidates to gather the resources necessary to run an effective congressional campaign? Be sure to explain how each factor has made it harder to raise money and provide examples where necessary.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.

Sleep/Wake Cycle

The circadian rhythm that regulates patterns of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period.

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of brain activity observable in an EEG that occur during Stage 2 of sleep, thought to play a role in memory consolidation and learning.

EEG Activity

The recording of electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of neurons within the brain, often used in neurological diagnosis.