A Problem with the Representational Interpretation of Congressional Voting Behavior

question 24

Multiple Choice

A problem with the representational interpretation of congressional voting behavior is that

• A) senior members of Congress have little need to be concerned about public opinion.
• B) on many key issues, public opinion is weak or vague.
• C) such representation relates to the House but not to the Senate.
• D) most politicians are not theoreticians.
• E) most politicians have a strong academic background.

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