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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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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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.
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.