In the past 30 years, the single most important variable in determining the outcome of an election for a member of the House of Representatives has been
(A) incumbency
(B) the candidate's personal wealth
(C) the previous political office the candidate held in the district
(D) the candidate's membership in the political party of the president
(E) the candidate's positions on key social issues
Ans: (A) incumbency
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a. a high standard of living b. a large government c. a lack of influence in world politics d. a thriving economy
According to the text, China
A. is now the second-largest foreign holder of U.S. securities. B. is now the second-largest military spender behind the U.S. and the second-largest foreign holder of U.S. securities, and will play an increasingly important role in world affairs. C. will play an increasingly important role in world affairs. D. is now the second-largest military spender behind the U.S. E. None of these answers is correct.
Incumbents are prohibited from pursuing casework because it is seen as an unfair electoral advantage
Indicate whether this statement is true or false?
Tinker v. Des Moines School District established the constitutional protection for
A) silent prayer in public school. B) transgendered choice in public restroom facilities. C) symbolic speech. D) representational speech. E) censorship of high-school newspapers.