In 2010, the Department of Homeland Security provided Wyoming with over twice the funding per capita to combat terrorism than more populous and vulnerable states like New York
Despite the seeming misappropriation of PATRIOT Act funding, attempts to correct the distribution formula have floundered, as representatives from smaller states blocked amendments. Analyze this issue by considering the trustee model versus the delegate model of representation.
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define the trustee model as one where representatives are elected to do what they think is best for their constituents, taking into consideration a longer timeframe and broader national picture.
2. Define the delegate model as one where representatives are elected to do the bidding of the people who elected them.
3. Relate these models to the issue explaining that representatives in the smaller states are taking a delegate position to ensure the immediate needs of their constituents are met by providing money for jobs and extra security. Representatives in the smaller states do not have an incentive to take a trustee position, which might cause them to sacrifice the immediate gratification of their districts for the good of the nation.
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