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What is a major difference between the elections of presidents and elections of members of Congress?
  1. Candidates for Congress must be more partisan.
  2. Presidents must be more partisan.
  3. More voters are able to cast ballots during presidential elections.
  4. Presidential races are easier to fund.
Explanation
Answer - A - A major difference between the elections of presidents and elections for members of Congress is that candidates for Congress must be more partisan.

Key Takeaway: Congressional candidates answer to much small constituencies, who are more likely to be partisan. Therefore, candidates for Congress must be more partisan than candidates for president, who must appeal to a wider range and variety of voters and constituents.
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