A major difference between presidential campaigns and congressional campaigns is that

A) fewer people vote in presidential elections.
B) presidential incumbents can better serve their constituents.
C) presidential incumbents can more easily avoid responsibility.
D) presidential races are generally more competitive.
E) congressional incumbents are more likely to be defeated.


D

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