In Congress, 80% or even 90% of those in office are successfully reelected. This is best explained because they have ______.

a. incumbency advantage
b. partisan support
c. bipartisan constituency
d. financial war chests

a. incumbency advantage

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Constitution defines the structure of the national government, as well as doing which of the following?

A. Restricting the power of county/parish governments B. Outlining the nomination process for selecting the executive officer  C. Regulating the relationship between government and each individual citizen D. Restricting the power of the individual citizen E. Promoting the formation of a confederation of states

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