AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 5: Political Participation
5.9 Congressional Elections
Notes
- Incumbency advantage: name recognition, fundraising, casework, gerrymandered districts.
- Midterm elections often cost the president's party seats.
Practice
Incumbents usually win reelection because of:
Incumbency advantage.
In midterm elections, the president's party usually:
Midterm loss.
Helping constituents with problems with federal agencies is:
Builds support.
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