Although incumbency is a powerful indicator of success, it is less influential overall in gubernatorial races than in lower-profile state legislative elections because many states
a. impose term limits.
b. do not have strong party identification.
c. do not have high voter turnout in gubernatorial elections.
d. do not vest significant power in the executive.
e. have not imposed term limits.
ANS: A
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