Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A) Party leaders frequently demand that representatives vote in a particular way even if it conflicts with the representative's district and may hurt their re-election efforts.
• B) Representatives are always above constituency pressures when they vote on laws in Congress.
• C) Many states have strict laws that require representatives to vote in accordance with what their constituents want.
• D) On many issues, constituents do not have very strong views and representatives are free to act as they think best without fear of electoral reprisals.
• E) On many issues, constituents have very strong views and representatives feel compelled to do exactly what their constituents demand.

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Definitions:

Homoplasy

The occurrence of similar traits in different species not due to common ancestry, often resulting from convergent evolution or evolutionary reversals.

Descendants

The offspring or later generations stemming from a particular ancestor or ancestral group.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through genetic changes that promote survival and reproduction.

New Environment

A new environment refers to a different or changed habitat or setting in which an organism finds itself, potentially requiring adaptation for survival.