The Authors of the Text Conclude That Congress's Image Problem

question 40

Multiple Choice

The authors of the text conclude that Congress's image problem is the result of:

• A) the high reelection rates of incumbents
• B) a long and unfortunate history of rampant political corruption in Congress
• C) the lack of civility shown by Democrats and Republicans toward one another in Congress
• D) negative campaigning and attack ads, which have become more vicious in recent years
• E) efforts to balance constituents' interests and the national good, which creates contradictory policies

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