Multiple Choice
Representatives and senators who are concerned about retaining their seats in Congress would be most likely to spend significant time on which of the following activities in the months leading to up to an election?
A) considering the issues that interest them, with the idea that their constituents trust them to know what is most important to their districts
B) making time for committee work, by putting aside correspondence from their constituents
C) meeting with well known lobbyists in Washington, rather than visiting with people in their home districts, so their constituents can see that they work hard
D) paying attention to public opinion polls
E) responding to public concerns in their districts, rather than trying to shape public opinion there
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