If a senator or representative were in a tight reelection race, on which of the following activities should he spend significant time in the months before the election?
A. considering the issues that interest him, with the idea that his constituents trust him to know what is most important to their districts
B. making time for committee work by putting aside correspondence from his constituents
C. meeting with well-known lobbyists in Washington, rather than visiting with people in his home district, so his constituents can see that he works hard
D. paying attention to public opinion polls to know the will of the constituents
Answer: D
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