Senators' Longer Terms of Office and Larger,more Heterogeneous Constituencies Makes

question 63

Multiple Choice

Senators' longer terms of office and larger,more heterogeneous constituencies makes them more

• A)attuned to the needs of groups and interests organized on a city or countywide basis.
• B)likely to consider new ideas and better able to act as the agents for groups and interests organized on a statewide or national basis.
• C)likely to serve existing interests than to bring together new coalitions of interests.
• D)likely to spend their time thinking about and running for reelection.

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Definitions:

Real Wages

Wages that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the purchasing power of the income.

Labor Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor workers are willing to offer at that wage rate.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute one good for another that has become relatively cheaper.

Income Effect

Modifications in the earnings of individuals or the broader economy and their effects on the quantity of goods or services demanded.