Which of the following does not typically affect an individual's decision to run for elected office?
A) the strength of the individual's connections with interest groups and the national party organization
B) the way state legislative districts overlap with congressional districts.
C) the individual's ability to meet the extensive list of educational requirements defined by local,state,and federal laws
D) the individual's level of personal ambition.
E) the individual's ability to raise money for his or her campaign

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Educational requirements may be set by local, state, or federal laws but they typically do not play a significant role in an individual's decision to run for elected office. The other options, such as the strength of the individual's connections with interest groups and ability to raise money, are more likely to influence the decision to run.

Which of the Following Does Not Typically Affect an Individual's