What Is Descriptive Representation

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is descriptive representation?

• A) legislators acting as though they have a simple mandate to carry out voter desires
• B) shared demographic traits between legislators and constituents
• C) legislators acting on behalf of collective national interests
• D) legislators responding differently to constituents on the basis of how salient an issue is to the public

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

The achievement or satisfaction of one's own abilities and possibilities, viewed as an innate desire or necessity in every individual.

Lifelong Involvement

Continuous engagement or participation in a particular activity, cause, or field of interest throughout one's life.

Accomplishment

The achievement of a goal or completion of a task through effort or skill.

Human Being

A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and complex social behaviors.