An Opportunistic Legislator

question 44

Multiple Choice

An opportunistic legislator

• A) spends endless hours developing programs and are turned to often for advice.
• B) tends to contribute little in terms of legislation and have little influence over others.
• C) pursues issues to produce personal or political benefits.
• D) tends to enjoy the perks of the office more than actual legislating.
• E) is more interested in scoring political points through outrageous behavior than legislating.

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