According to the delegate theory of representation,
a. officials should act according to the views of the electorate.
b. focus groups are of little use.
c. politicians should let their conscience guide them in making decisions.
d. only the most intelligent members of society should serve in leadership roles.
e. opinion is only a barometer, to be used as the legislator sees fit.
a
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a. Campaign in a senior citizens center. b. Lobby for increased NASA funding. c. Manufacture a campaign crisis. d. Run negative ads against your candidate's rival. e. Sponsor a GOTV campaign.
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a. industrialized democracies. b. current and/or former Communist states. c. the Global South. d. interest groups. e. political parties.
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