Comparison Between Members of the House and Senate Concerning the Impact

question 31

Multiple Choice

Comparison between members of the House and Senate concerning the impact of incumbency on their reelection chances shows that one of the reasons that senators have a smaller advantage is because they

• A)have become overspecialized as policymakers.
• B)are more likely to be held accountable on controversial issues.
• C)are less visible.
• D)have longer terms that increase the chance of scandal.
• E)represent more homogenous constituencies.

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