Members of Congress May Act as Delegates or Trustees, but They

question 3

Multiple Choice

Members of Congress may act as delegates or trustees, but they must win the next election to pursue either role. Legislators seeking reelection as a precondition to other goals is an example of which type of action?

• A)agency representation
• B)collective action
• C)instrumental behavior
• D)experiential behavior

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Definitions:

Quasi-Contracts

Quasi-contracts are legal obligations imposed by courts in order to prevent unjust enrichment, even though no actual contract exists.

Implied-In-Law

Refers to obligations and rights that arise from certain acts or situations as recognized by courts, despite no explicit agreement or contract.

Void Contract

A contract that is legally unenforceable from the start due to illegality or inability to fulfill the terms.

Quasi-Contract

Not an actual contract but a legal construct imposed by courts to prevent unjust enrichment where no formal contract exists.