Which of These Is the Best Explanation for the Increase

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the best explanation for the increase in the amount of constituency service?

• A) The president values his constituents, and mandates that Congress engage in this activity.
• B) Constituent service is a consistent percentage of the annual budget.
• C) Bureaucrats argue amongst themselves, and this causes an increase in paperwork.
• D) The complexity of the federal government has increased as it has grown larger.
• E) Riders on bills mandate that elected officials do more casework.

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