Legislators Who Make Public Statements Demonstrating How They Share Priorities

question 43

Multiple Choice

Legislators who make public statements demonstrating how they share priorities with the groups in their district are engaged in ________.

• A) position taking
• B) credit claiming
• C) descriptive representation
• D) gerrymandering

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Definitions:

Capitalists

Individuals or entities that own capital, invest in businesses, and seek to generate profits.

Harriet Martineau

A 19th-century English social theorist and writer known for her work in sociology, political economy, and feminism.

Auguste Comte

A French philosopher known for being the father of sociology and positivism, emphasizing empirical methods of study.

Observing Behavior

The act of systematically watching and recording the actions and reactions of individuals or groups to understand psychological processes or social dynamics.