This document outlines a written assignment for Spring 2017 that is due on March 6th. It requires students to write a 5-7 page paper answering two questions. The first question asks students to discuss how Congressional candidates must compete in campaigns for both votes and financial resources. The second question asks students to discuss the influence of incumbency, redistricting, national politics, and personal factors on a candidate's decision to run for Congress. The assignment requires using a specific book as a reference.