The Relationship Between a Representative and His or Her Constituents

question 21

Multiple Choice

The relationship between a representative and his or her constituents in which constituents essentially "hire" the representative to act on their behalf is known as a(n)

• A)master-slave dilemma.
• B)collective action problem.
• C)principal-agent relationship.
• D)employee-employer dichotomy.
• E)director-directed puzzle.

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Definitions:

Management

The process of directing and controlling a group of people or an organization to achieve a goal.

Federal Income Tax

The charge imposed by the U.S. government on the yearly income of individuals, businesses, trusts, and other legal bodies.

FICA-OASDI

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act's component for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, a payroll tax that funds Social Security.