Which of the Following Statements About Campaign Spending in Senate

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about campaign spending in Senate elections is true?

• A) Incumbents generally spend less money than challengers in Senate campaigns.
• B) Incumbents and challengers generally spend the same amount of money in Senate campaigns.
• C) Incumbents generally spend more money than challengers in Senate campaigns.
• D) Incumbents and challengers in Senate campaigns are legally limited to spending only $2 million.
• E) Incumbents and challengers in Senate campaigns are legally limited to spending only $5 million.

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