Which Example Best Demonstrates a Legislator Acting as a Trustee

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?

• A) A legislator considers public opinion, refining it with information and careful thought.
• B) A legislator does whatever is best for his or her reelection.
• C) A legislator follows the public opinion of his or her constituency.
• D) A legislator heeds public opinion in every case, except in matters of personal conscience.
• E) A legislator may follow his or her conscience unless public opinion is clear.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, crucial for relaying messages between the cerebrum and the cerebellum, and involved in functions such as sleep and breathing.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as motivation, problem solving, decision-making, thinking, and attention.