Which of the Following Issues Would a Senator from a Large

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues would a senator from a large, diverse state with many competing interests be most likely to focus on during his campaign?

• A) funding to keep a large military base located in the state open
• B) his ties to the National Democratic Party
• C) his consistent voting record in favor of a ban on partial-birth abortions
• D) his work negotiating a controversial treaty with Iran

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Workforce

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Showing a great deal of variety; very different from each other.

Absenteeism Rate

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Older Workers

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