Which of the Following Statements BEST Explains Why Incumbents in Congress

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST explains why incumbents in Congress have an easier time attracting campaign contributions than challengers?

• A) Interest-group contributors believe that their contributions ensure access to members after the election because they are more likely to win.
• B) Incumbents are more knowledgeable about how to raise large amounts of money.
• C) Incumbents are usually better candidates than those who challenge them.
• D) Contributors know where incumbents stand on the issues due to their past voting in Congress.
• E) Incumbents are better educated and better connected.

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