Author Question: What effect has the increasing cost of campaigns had on the gubernatorial election? a. It has ... (Read 61 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What effect has the increasing cost of campaigns had on the gubernatorial election?

a. It has allowed more qualified candidates to seek the governorship, as they know how to raise funds.
b. It has led more candidates to seek matching funds from the state to cover the costs of campaigning.
c. It has prevented many good potential candidates from running because of the burden of raising funds.
d. It has allowed for a greater number of candidates to seek the office because of its increasing importance.

Question 2

To serve as governor, the constitution says an individual must __________.

a. be at least 30 years old and a resident of Texas for at least five years
b. be at least 35 years old and a resident of Texas for at least fourteen years
c. be at least 40 years old and a natural-born Texan
d. be at least 35 years old and take an oath of belief in a supreme being