Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most Americans tend to want members of Congress to follow majority opinion rather than their own personal preferences.
2. Because of the incumbency advantage and the creation of many safe seats, most members of Congress do not worry much about the threat of losing their re-election campaigns.
3. Most House and Senate staff members are long-time employees who have spent decades on the job.
4. The franking privilege allows members to send out campaign materials and fundraising appeals free of charge.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False

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