Why Might a Member of Congress Engage in Casework

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why might a member of Congress engage in casework?

• A) Casework is often mutually beneficial for the member of Congress and his or her state or district.
• B) Casework guarantees re-election and a higher salary for the next congressional term.
• C) Casework provides direct benefits to the member of Congress, even if the casework is ineffective.
• D) Casework ensures that a member of Congress gets placed on a committee in Washington.

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Definitions:

Convex Preferences

A characteristic of consumer preference whereby a consumer prefers combinations or mixtures of goods over extreme amounts of single goods, displaying a preference for diversification.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing a combination of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility, demonstrating the consumer's preference.

Optimal Consumption

The most efficient allocation of resources and consumption choices based on individual preferences, maximizing utility.

Utility Function

A representation of how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods according to their level of satisfaction or utility.