If a group such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) issued ratings of members of Congress, a rating of zero? means that a member
A. voted against the group on every issue.
B. voted with the group on every issue.
C. did not vote on issues affecting the group.
D. did not sponsor any legislation affecting the group.
E. sits on no committees affecting the group.
Answer: A
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