Incumbent presidents seeking reelection have an advantage over challengers because
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Log in through your institution journal article Incumbency Advantage in U.S. Presidential Elections: The Historical RecordPolitical Science Quarterly Vol. 123, No. 2 (Summer, 2008) , pp. 201-228 (28 pages) Published By: The Academy of Political Science
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How many electoral votes must a candidate receive in order to win the presidency?How many electoral votes are necessary to win the presidential election? 270. In order to become president, a candidate must win more than half of the votes in the Electoral College.
Which of the following would be considered a form of conventional political participation?Voting is the most prominent form of political participation, a method by which people interact with their government. It is considered “conventional participation,” or a common and widely accepted way to interact with government. To participate in voting in the United States, citizens must be registered to vote.
What does the political party do?A political party is made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy. The Democratic and Republican parties are currently the primary parties in Congress.
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