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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 10, 2018
What is the incumbency advantage, and what contributes to it?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the powers enumerated to Congress in Article I, section 8 of the Constitution. Discuss the implications of the necessary and proper clause for Congress.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define the incumbency advantage as the increased likelihood of winning reelection by virtue of already holding the seat.
2. List the advantages of incumbency, including name recognition, credit claiming, franking privilege, casework, media access, campaign experience, and redistricting.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that Article I, section 8 of the Constitution provides the legislative branch with many enumerated powers, the most important being the power to make laws and the power to spend revenues.
2. Describe the necessary and proper clause as the implied power of Congress to carry out duties other than its constitutionally explicit powers.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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