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lindiwe

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on: Jul 10, 2018
In the 2008 congressional elections, Democrats gained seats in both the House and the Senate. Many of these victories were said to be a result of the popularity of Barack Obama. Which of the following helps explain this phenomenon?
 
  a. Gerrymander
  b. Coattails
  c. Franking privilege
  d. King caucus
  e. Soft money

Question 2

How many electoral votes does the District of Columbia have?
 
  a. none, because it does not have representatives in the House or Senate
  b. one, equal to its one House member
  c. two, equal to its House and Senate members
  d. three
  e. five


Yixagurpuldink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

d


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