If a Member of the House of Representatives Won Her

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a member of the House of Representatives won her first election with 52 percent of the
Vote and won her second election with 75 percent,it would be an example of

• A)the "second-election surprise."
• B)the "rich get richer" effect.
• C)the "sophomore surge."
• D)the "incumbency increase."

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Definitions:

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The federal agency charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the United States armed forces.

Military Establishment

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