Which of the Following Is a Key Assumption of the Sociological

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key assumption of the sociological model of representation?

• A) Because similarity helps promote good representation, the composition of legislative bodies should mirror the composition of society.
• B) The composition of legislative bodies need not mirror society because all members of Congress are equally well equipped to represent the views and interests of their constituents.
• C) The government that governs least governs best.
• D) The government that governs most governs best.
• E) All representatives should have extensive educations and degrees in the social sciences before taking office in order to ensure the best government.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal.

Optimistic Biases

The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Pessimistic Biases

A cognitive tendency to anticipate negative outcomes or to view situations more negatively than they may actually be.

Easterners

Typically refers to individuals from East Asian cultures, often emphasizing values such as community, harmony, and relational interdependence.