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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Which of the following refers to the process of concentrating partisan voters in a single district in order to maximize the number of representatives that can be elected by the opposition in other districts?
 
  A. packing
  B. partisan gerrymandering
  C. districting
  D. cracking

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason that incumbents win so many elections?
 
  A. Incumbents enjoy greater visibility and name recognition.
  B. Incumbents spend a major portion of their time throughout their term campaigning for reelection.
  C. Incumbents can provide constituency services.
   D. Incumbents face quality challengers.
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jsm54321

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: A

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: D


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