Members of Congress Are Primarily Guided by a Desire to ________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Members of Congress are primarily guided by a desire to ________, while being subject to the constraints of ________.

• A) respond to constituent interests; institutional structures
• B) represent interest groups demands; campaign finance law
• C) pass good policy; having to please voters
• D) make money; campaign finance law
• E) gain influence in Washington; the law of diminishing returns

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that represents the value of a business' brand, customer relationships, and favorable reputation over and above its tangible assets and liabilities.

Bankruptcy Case

A legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts. The process begins with a petition filed by the debtor or on behalf of creditors.

Chapters 7,11,13

Sections of the United States Bankruptcy Code that outline different procedures for the liquidation or reorganization of indebted entities or individuals.

Debtor

An individual, company, or institutional entity that owes money to another entity.