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Political Science 102: American Government17 chapters | 127 lessons | 7 flashcard sets
Incumbency in Contemporary House & Senate Elections: Definition & Advantages
1. From 1964-2008, incumbents in Congress won over _____ of elections.
2. What is one of the reasons an incumbent has better success with fundraising?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
What's an incumbent? What are Franking Privileges? This short, multiple-choice quiz will ask you these and other questions related to congressional elections.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
Prepare to answer questions on the following:
- Whether being an incumbent has any impact on the results of the election
- Why incumbents tend to raise more funds
- Why non-incumbents are disadvantaged during media appearances
Skills Practiced
- Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on incumbents in congressional elections
- Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast incumbents and non-incumbents in a campaign context
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about incumbents and fundraising
Additional Learning
Deepen your understanding of elections by reviewing the accompanying lesson, Incumbency in Contemporary House & Senate Elections: Definition & Advantages. This lesson will help you with the following objectives:
- Define political terms such as incumbent and name recognition
- Discuss campaign fundraising
- Review types of media used by candidates
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8 in chapter 12 of the course:
- What is Congress? - Definition, Powers & Structure 5:25
- How a Bill Becomes a Law: Formal Process 7:43
- Measurements of Congress' Effectiveness: Responsibilities & Achievements 5:53
- Congress vs. Parliament: Main Differences 5:25
- The Electoral Evolution of the Congress: History & Timeline 8:09
- Reapportionment & Redistricting for Congressional Constituencies: Definition & Process 5:02
- Party Nomination to Congress: Process to Become a Candidate 4:14
- Incumbency in Contemporary House & Senate Elections: Definition & Advantages 5:09
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5:34
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