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rachel9

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A congressional representative is following the trustee philosophy when he or she
 
  A) takes instructions from party leaders on how to vote.
  B) votes in accordance with the perceived wishes of the citizens back home.
  C) votes according to his or her conscience, even if doing so means going against the wishes of the majority back home.
  D) consults the president before an important vote.
  E) polls members of the district prior to a vote.

Question 2

When a senator refers to constituents, he or she is talking about
 
  A) a way to prevent a filibuster.
  B) the Bill of Rights.
  C) the people who live and vote in their district.
  D) ways to redistrict congressional boundaries.
  E) their political views in relation to the president's political views.



lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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