The ______ theory of representation holds that elected officials are agents of the majority who elected them to office and thus they should carry out, to the extent possible, the wishes of the majority.
a. delegate
b. trustee
c. politico
d. agent
e. popular sovereignty
a. delegate
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Containment was authored by a man named X who was later identified as George F. Kennan
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Congress's ultimate check on the executive and judicial branches is its power to remove officials and judges from office by
A) advice and consent. B) cloture. C) impeachment. D) special committee. E) unanimous consent agreement.
In a multiple regression analysis of voter turnout including variables for age and income a researcher finds a regression coefficient of .213 for age and .246 for income. What does this mean?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?
a. Incumbents have a huge reelection advantage. b. Incumbents have a small reelection advantage. c. Incumbents only leave office when pressured by party leadership. d. Incumbents only leave office when they are impeached.