Question

Match the following definitions with your vocabulary words.

1. having the larger number in the house of Congress, assuring strong voting power in decisions of legislation

2. losing by a sizable margin in an election

3. a person who currently holds an office

4. a person who doesn't hold an office but who is trying to unseat an incumbent

A. landslide defeat
B. incumbent
C. majorities
D. challenger

Answer 1

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D

Incumbent is someone who currently holds office ( 3 is B) And so 4 will be D. Because they are 'losing' in #2 the answer is A (defeat). And when Congress can pass legislation they must have the majority (1 is C).