Given What We Know About the Pace of the Legislative

question 37

Multiple Choice

Given what we know about the pace of the legislative process, what is the easiest way for a new member of Congress to make an impact for their constituents during their first term in office?

• A) Introduce as many bills as possible
• B) Found a Political Action Committee
• C) Conduct oversight on an important industry in their district
• D) Move to Washington, D.C. permanently

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, typically involving rewards and/or punishments.

Rubik's Cube

A 3D combination puzzle invented by Ernő Rubik in 1974, consisting of a cube with each of its six faces covered by nine stickers, each of one of six solid colors.

Law of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unsatisfying consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased by its consequences.