Congress: The Electoral Connection
Read the excerpt from David Mayhew’s book Congress: The Electoral Connection. After you read the article, write a paper in response to the following questions.

1. What are the three primary activities members of Congress undertake to secure reelection. Provide specific examples.

2. Do you believe these activities contribute to the successful reelection of incumbents. Why or why not?

3. Are the advantages incumbents enjoy unfair to challengers? If so, what can be done to “level the playing field?”