In the Trustee Style of Representation, the Representative __________

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the trustee style of representation, the representative __________.

• A) acts independently, trusting his or her own judgment of how to best serve the public interest
• B) follows a strict interpretation of the Constitution
• C) is trusted because he or she is a native of his or her home district
• D) is trusted to consult the proper committees in deciding how to vote on an issue
• E) presents the views of his or her most trusted constituents

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Definitions:

Strategic Planning

A systematic process for envisioning a desired future and translating this vision into broadly defined goals and a sequence of steps to achieve them.

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Average Variable Cost

The per unit variable cost of production, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output produced.

Simulation Analysis

A process of modeling a real-world situation to study the effects of different parameters and anticipate possible outcomes.