The Frequency with Which They Must Seek Re-Election Makes Members

question 57

Multiple Choice

The frequency with which they must seek re-election makes members of the U.S. House

• A) more responsive to the needs of the elites in the states they represent.
• B) less responsive to the needs of elites in the states they represent.
• C) less responsive to the needs of local interest groups in the districts they represent.
• D) more responsive to the needs of local interest groups in the districts they represent.
• E) less responsive to the needs of both elites and interest groups in the districts they represent.

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Definitions:

Psychological Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms of depression and anxiety, often as a result of adverse life circumstances.

Type A Behavior

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing and sometimes suppressing emotions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Role Overload

The stress and strain experienced when the demands of one's role exceed the individual's capacity to fulfill them.