Which of the following is NOT a reason that incumbents win so many elections?
A. Incumbents enjoy greater visibility and name recognition.
B. Incumbents spend a major portion of their time throughout their term campaigning for reelection.
C. Incumbents can provide constituency services.
D. Incumbents face quality challengers.
ANSWER: D
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During the 1800's and early 1900's, some state and local party committees became ________________ dominating party activities. Committee members would promise new recruits money, jobs, and other benefits for joining and voting the straight party ticket. The Democratic Party was especially successful at using this method to recruit immigrants and inner city poor. These groups functioned largely as welfare organizations controlling elections through corrupt means.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
________ refers to whether the job of a state legislator is interesting and involved enough that members of the legislature treat it as a full-time occupation
A. Malapportionment B. Gatekeeping C. Legislative professionalism D. Legal positivism E. Gerrymandering