In Making Decisions About Bills to Sponsor or Votes to Take

question 10

Essay

In making decisions about bills to sponsor or votes to take, should members follow the majority opinion in their constituency or follow their personal conscience?

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Definitions:

Foster Cooperation

To encourage, promote, or develop collaborative and supportive behavior among individuals or groups.

Rights-Based Reasoning

An approach to ethical decision-making that emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting individuals' rights.

Spanking

The act of hitting a child with an open hand on the buttocks or extremities with the intention of modifying behavior without causing physical injury.

Parent-Child Relationships

The connection, interaction, and bond that exists between parents or guardians and their offspring.