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How Congressional Elections Work

Learn how congressional elections are structured, and differences between the House and Senate. Examine key factors in the politics of congressional campaigns, such as the high cost of campaigning, the role of incumbency, and how congressional campaigns have become increasingly nationalized. Then delve into the issue of gerrymandering, and the varied record in the United States of the practice of gerrymandering.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created January 1, 2023 by
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  • Modified January 1, 2023 by
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