An Elected Office That Is Predictably Won by One Party

question 39

Multiple Choice

An elected office that is predictably won by one party or the other is called a(n)

• A)incumbent advantage.
• B)sure bet.
• C)safe seat.
• D)party district.
• E)candidate's dream.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, primarily severe depression.

Personal Control

Our sense of controlling our environment rather than feeling helpless.

Mental Health

the state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and client, seen as a key factor in effective psychotherapy.