Edmund Burke's Idea of Representatives as Trustees Was Based on the Claim

question 54

Multiple Choice

Edmund Burke's idea of representatives as trustees was based on the claim that

• A)representatives should follow their own judgment of the public interest.
• B)representatives should follow the voters' judgment of the public interest.
• C)indirect election is a more trustworthy means of discovering the public interest.
• D)direct election is a more trustworthy means of discovering the public interest.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Discrepancies

Inconsistencies or differences found between two sets of information, expectations, or outcomes that were supposed to be similar or aligned.

Incongruities

Instances or situations that markedly differ from what is standard, expected, or harmonious, leading to a lack of conformity.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication without the use of spoken language, encompassing facial expressions, body language, gestures, and other physical cues.

Therapeutic Worker

A professional who engages in activities or occupations aimed at improving an individual's mental health or well-being.