Incumbents are people who are __________.
a. challenging the person holding the office
b. entering politics for the first time
c. elected for the first time
d. seeking reelection
Question -2-When a candidate's experience includes 15-20 years in politics, from city council to state and federal legislative bodies, and the person has little or no private sector experience, this is an example of __________.
a. careerism
b. amateurism
c. celebrity
d. franking privilege
Question -3-When voters are viewing or listening to candidates and attempting to decide which candidate to support, what political skill is required for candidates to project sincerity, compassion, confidence, and good humor to large audiences,
in press conferences and interviews, on television, and to reporters?
a. communication
b. professionalism
c. experience
d. intelligence
Question -4-People who have not worked in politics or public service professions who run for public office are known as __________.
a. citizens
b. amateurs
c. incumbents
d. careerists
Question -5-Samuel Joe the Plumber Wurzelbacher won the GOP nomination in Ohio's 9th congressional district with no previous political experience. Why was Wurzelbacher not considered a pure amateur?
a. He had sufficient campaign funds.
b. He had name recognition.
c. His personal income was high.
d. He owned his own business.
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