When Legislators Help Constituents with Problems They Have with Government

question 3

Multiple Choice

When legislators help constituents with problems they have with government agencies and programs, legislators are engaged in:

• A) policy representation.
• B) campaigning.
• C) advertising.
• D) casework.
• E) direct democracy.

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Definitions:

Social Cognition

The way an individual understands his or her own social world.

Experiential

Related to or derived from direct experience or the process of actively engaging in an activity, rather than theoretical knowledge.

Closure Quickly

The psychological need or tendency to resolve a situation or obtain an answer swiftly to relieve uncertainty or discomfort.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, controlling basic emotions and drives.