Fenno's paradox
Fenno's paradox is the idea that people generally disapprove of the
Fenno's paradox has also been applied to areas other than politics, such as the public school system. For example, U.S. citizens on the whole disapprove of the
Fenno's paradox also refers to the paradoxical phenomenon by which individual members of Congress tend to have higher approval ratings among their constituents compared to the overall approval rating of Congress as a whole. This discrepancy is often attributed to the advantages of incumbency, which include increased visibility, personal connections with constituents, and the ability to deliver benefits to their districts. The paradox highlights the complex relationship between public opinion and electoral outcomes in representative democracies.
Notes
- ^ Kaplan, Johnathan E. "Reynolds casts aside six-year itch, counts on Fenno's Paradox". Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ The Evolution of Political Knowledge: Theory and inquiry in American Politics, Volume 1 By Edward D. Mansfield, Richard Sisson
- ^ Saad, Lydia (September 1, 2022). "Americans' Satisfaction With K-12 Education on Low Side". Gallup.
- ^ Cahn, Alexandra; Hurst (September 18, 2023). "Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about many aspects of the country's future". Pew Research Center. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Muscato, Christopher. "What is Fenno's Paradox?". study.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
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