The Public Dislikes Congress for All of the Following Reasons

question 9

Multiple Choice

The public dislikes Congress for all of the following reasons EXCEPT this one:

• A) Members run for Congress by running against it.
• B) Media coverage has become more negative in recent decades.
• C) The public has more information concerning how much money is spent in congressional elections.
• D) The public perceives the legislative process as involving constant bickering and partisanship.
• E) There has been an increase in corruption among members of Congress in recent years.

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Definitions:

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