Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the electoral fortunes of incumbent officeholders?
a) Being an incumbent is usually a disadvantage in election campaigns because voters hold incumbents responsible for policy failures.
b) Challengers are generally able to raise more money than incumbents because many individuals and groups are tired of government as usual.
c) Incumbents are usually better known than their challengers.
d) Incumbents usually struggle to generate a meaningful amount of press coverage.
e) Incumbents usually find it difficult to raise campaign funds.
C
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A) a nonmanipulated independent variable. B) a manipulated independent variable. C) a nonmanipulated dependent variable. D) a manipulated dependent variable.
Which presidential power gives the president the ability to control what happens inside departments and agencies during their terms and to shape the federal judiciary far into the future?
a. appointment b. veto c. pardon d. take care e. impeachment