Which of the following actions by a member of Congress would likely lead Edmund Burke to classify that member as a "trustee"?
A. The member votes against a resolution declaring war because she agrees with her constituents that it is unwise to pursue military conflict at that time.
B. The member conducts extensive polling to determine the will of her constituents.
C. The member votes for a declaration of war because her constituents favor it by large majorities, even though she personally opposes it.
D. The member declines to vote on the resolution for a declaration of war because she does not feel she understands the issue fully.
E. The member votes against a resolution declaring war, believing it unwise, despite her constituents having a majority opinion in favor of the war.
Answer: E
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