Which of the following is an example of the coattail effect?

a) A party's national officeholders help raise campaign money for local candidates.
b) The phenomenon of voters selecting candidates based on how well they dress.
c) Voters go to the polls to back a presidential candidate they like and also vote for other candidates of the same party.
d) State and local candidates are affected by the strength of the national economy.
e) Increased voter turnout because of heightened attention and interest in the campaign.


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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