The role of incumbency in elections (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In the past 12 presidential elections, how many incumbents lost?
In the past 12 presidential elections, how many incumbents lost?
Two
What psychological effect does incumbents' familiarity create with voters?
What psychological effect does incumbents' familiarity create with voters?
Sense of stability & continuity
Which event in 2012 allowed Obama to demonstrate his competence before the election?
Which event in 2012 allowed Obama to demonstrate his competence before the election?
Hurricane Sandy
How much did Barack Obama raise for his 2012 re-election campaign?
How much did Barack Obama raise for his 2012 re-election campaign?
Over $700 million
What did Obama's 2012 campaign machinery effectively mobilize volunteers for?
What did Obama's 2012 campaign machinery effectively mobilize volunteers for?
Door-to-door canvassing & phone banking
Which achievement was NOT highlighted in Obama's 2012 re-election campaign?
Which achievement was NOT highlighted in Obama's 2012 re-election campaign?
Recovery from Great Recession
Which demographic groups did Obama target with student loan reform and immigration policies?
Which demographic groups did Obama target with student loan reform and immigration policies?
Young voters & Hispanic communities
What broken pledge contributed to George H.W. Bush's defeat in 1992?
What broken pledge contributed to George H.W. Bush's defeat in 1992?
'No new taxes' pledge
Which two issues caused voter fatigue with Jimmy Carter in the 1980 election?
Which two issues caused voter fatigue with Jimmy Carter in the 1980 election?
Economic struggles & Iran hostage crisis
What crisis was Trump heavily criticized for handling, damaging his re-election prospects?
What crisis was Trump heavily criticized for handling, damaging his re-election prospects?
COVID-19 pandemic
What issue harmed George H.W. Bush's 1992 re-election despite his Gulf War success?
What issue harmed George H.W. Bush's 1992 re-election despite his Gulf War success?
Economic downturn perception
By how much did Ronald Reagan improve his popular vote margin in his second election?
By how much did Ronald Reagan improve his popular vote margin in his second election?
He doubled it
What challenge did Biden's 2020 campaign face despite ultimately winning?
What challenge did Biden's 2020 campaign face despite ultimately winning?
Motivating voters to turn out