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audie

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Had the federal government failed to respond to the economic crisis in the late 2000s, instead relying on the market to sort itself out, it would have been following a/an __________ economic philosophy.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

Analyze the major factors that influence how members of Congress make decisions.
 
  Why do Congress members vote in conformity with their constituents' prevailing opinions about two-thirds of the time? Compare and contrast models of representation in your response.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

laissez-faire

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Demonstrate awareness of the major categories of influence over legislators, including political parties, constituents, colleagues and caucuses, interests groups (including lobbyists and PACs), congressional staff, and the president.
2, List and describe the models of representation (i.e., trustee and delegate).
3, Integrate these models into an analysis of congressional influence.





 

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