Why does it tend to be easier for incumbents to raise money for their campaigns, as opposed to challengers?
What will be an ideal response?
Contributors tend to see incumbents as better investments because they have a higher chance of reelection. If they hope to use donations to gain access to office holders down the road, then incumbents offer them the best chance of actually getting into office. Additionally, incumbents are more likely to have the name recognition and connections necessary to raise funds.
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Which of the following statements regarding the constitution used by the Japanese today is true?
a. The constitution was written by the Japanese legislature over a six month period in 1946. b. The constitution is less liberal, and more paternalistic than the Japanese culture. c. The constitution prohibits the maintenance of a military and abolished the aristocracy. d. The constitution adheres to an emperor based system and limits popular sovereignty.
Which of the following are tactics used by the pharmaceutical industry to influence the public policymaking process?
a. allowing members of Congress to fly on corporate jets b. campaign contributions to members of Congress c. contributions to putting on the national party conventions d. all of the above
The president's opinion concerning a specific bill can influence members of Congress, especially when
A.) the president is facing an election year B.) they belong to the same party as the president C.) congressional approval ratings are low D.) they are facing an election year
In the 2008 presidential campaign, how much money was raised and spent by all of the candidates?
a. more than $1.7 billion b. $13,000,000 c. $100,000,000 d. $880,000,000 e. $2.5 billion