Which of the following is an accurate representation of the public's opinion about leaders and their accountability?

A. Most citizens have a low opinion of Congress as a whole and also of their local representative in Congress.
B. Most citizens have a low opinion of Congress as a whole but say they have confidence in their local representative in Congress.
C. Most citizens have a high opinion of Congress as a whole but say they have little confidence in their local representative in Congress.
D. Most citizens have a high opinion of both Congress as a whole and their local representative in Congress.
E. Most citizens do not feel that their local representatives in Congress should be held accountable for the votes they have to make in order to stay in line with their party's platform.


Answer: B

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