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kamilo84

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In gubernatorial political races, incumbency
 
  a. apparently provides no significant advantage because most incumbent governors have lost their bids forreelection during the past twenty years.
 b. is the deciding factor, far outweighing money and the strength of the candidate's political party in the stateelectorate.
 c. is rarely a factor because so few sitting governors can legally run for a second term.
  d. provides an important edge over an opponent, as reflected in the fact that during the past thirty-five years,around 75 percent of incumbents have retained their seats.

Question 2

What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies?
 
  a. A dual executive
  b. The lack of a written constitution
  c. A mixed regime
  d. The existence of a loyal opposition
  e. The enforcement of strict party discipline



l.stuut

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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