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What is one factor that makes it more difficult for a congressional incumbent to win a race?

How does a candidate’s resemblance to a voter influence voting behavior?

How does the U.S. election system differ from proportional representation systems?

A congressperson strongly opposes abortion but votes to protect it anyway because it is what a majority of their constituents want. What model of representation are they demonstrating?

What is the minimum number of electors per state in the Electoral College?

Where are the expressed powers of the president established?

What is one difference between high-initiative and low-initiative activities?

How does the state of the economy relate to voting decisions about incumbents?

Party-centered campaigns were the norm during the 19th century. What is one factor that contributed to this phenomenon?

What is one factor that helps explain the decline in voter turnout in recent years?