Which of the Following Is a Key Assumption of the Sociological

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key assumption of the sociological model of representation?

• A) Because similarity helps promote good representation, the composition of legislative bodies should mirror the composition of society.
• B) The composition of legislative bodies need not mirror society because all members of Congress are equally well equipped to represent the views and interests of their constituents.
• C) The government that governs least governs best.
• D) The government that governs most governs best.
• E) All representatives should have extensive educations and degrees in the social sciences before taking office in order to ensure the best government.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which sensory information is interpreted and organized to understand and interact with the environment.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Extrasensory Perception (ESP)

A supposed ability of the human mind to acquire information without the use of the known (sensory) channels of communication.

Photoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect and respond to light, primarily through specialized light-sensitive cells.