A representative who is performing the role of a trustee votes
A. in the interest of his or her home constituents.
B. in support of his or her political party agenda.
C. on the basis of his or her own conscience in the broad interests of society.
D. in accordance with opinion polls.
E. based on vote trades.
Answer: C
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A. The House of Councillors passes the budget and ratifies foreign treaties, without any input from the House of Representatives. B. The parliamentary system formally separates the executive and legislative branches of government. C. In theory, opposition parties can use no-confidence motions to check the authority of the ruling party. D. Members of the House of Representatives (HR) serve fixed six-year terms. E. A majority in the House of Councillors selects Japan's cabinet, who, in turn, determines the prime minister.
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a. Beltway journalism b. Digital diplomacy c. The CNN effect d. Rooftop journalism