Legislating Is a Critical Task for Members of Congress, but Constituents

question 48

Essay

Legislating is a critical task for members of Congress, but constituents expect them to do more than just write bills and cast votes. Name three other expectations that constituents have of their members and discuss why fulfilling each of these is important for a member to work toward reelection.

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Definitions:

Phobic Object

A specific object or situation that invokes an intense, irrational fear in an individual, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Biopsychosocial

A model or approach that attributes complex phenomena or issues to biological, psychological, and social factors.

Drug Treatment

The use of medications to manage or cure disease, or to alleviate symptoms.

Severe Depression

A more intense form of depression characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, despair, and worthlessness, often impairing daily functioning and physical health.