An underlying assumption of the concept of descriptive representation is that
A) elected representatives should follow their own consciences.
B) any citizen can be represented by any congressional representative.
C) minorities can be effectively represented only by people who "look like them."
D) representatives should carefully heed public opinion polls.
E) the more outspoken people are regarding the type of representative they want, the closer the representative will be to voter preference.
C
Political Science
You might also like to view...
The most central act in a democracy is the citizen's decision to
a. protest. b. write their Congress person. c. register to vote. d. contribute money to a campaign. e. vote.
Political Science
Which early American leader championed Locke's philosophy?
a. Thomas Paine b. George Washington c. William Randolph d. Thomas Jefferson
Political Science