Which of the following best explains the small number of women in Congress?
A) More men than women vote, and men tend not to vote for women candidates.
B) Women do not have organizations or PACs supporting their candidacy.
C) Incumbency is a very powerful resource, and most incumbents have been men.
D) Women do not make very effective representatives.
E) Women do not want to run for Congress.

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Incumbency is a very powerful resource, and most incumbents have been men. This gives them an advantage in re-election campaigns and makes it more difficult for challengers, including women, to win seats in Congress.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Small Number of Women