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Why do members of congress take requests from their constituents seriously?
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∙ 13y ago
1. Taking requests from constituents is part of their jobs.
2. A genuine wish to serve their constituents.
Many members of congress have a genuine wish to serve their constituents. By listening to their constituents requests and acting on them, they feel they are serving their constituents.
3. To get re-elected.
By doing what their constituents tell them, members of congress are more likely to get political votes and donations when it comes time for re-election.
4. The person has made the effort to make a request to the congressional representative.
If a person actually takes time out to make a request to a congressional representative, the request tends to be of more significance and priority than those requests which are never made but just complained about.
5. A basic level of respect for people.
For many, a basic level of respect for people includes taking requests from the constituency seriously, even if these requests are ultimately not acted upon, or denied.
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Who are congress members primarily responsible to?
Their constituents* and their political party (mostly democrats or republicans)*Constituents are the people that members of Congress Represent.
What do members of Congress have to balance the needs of?
constituents and the nation
What are people back home referred to by members of congress?
Constituents.
How do members of congress represent their constituents?
The citizen-voter residents of their Congressional DIstrict.
What is the term for help congress members give constituents in dealing with the federal government?
Casework.
What is the term for help that congress members give constituents in dealing with the federal government?
Casework.
What do the members of congress do to the people of the US?
Members of Congress represent the interests and concerns of their constituents in the United States. They draft, introduce, and vote on legislation to address various issues and problems facing the nation. They also provide oversight of the executive branch, conduct investigations, and advocate for their constituents' needs. Additionally, members of Congress listen to their constituents, gather feedback, and communicate with them to stay connected and informed.
The Franking privilege allows members of congress to?
Send correspondence to their constituents through the public mails free of charge
What is a instructed delegate view of representation?
I am not sure of a theory but an instructed delegate is a representative who deliberately mirrors the views of the majority of his or her constituents
Special spending projects set aside on behalf of individual members of congress for their constituents are known as?
earmark or earmarked money.
What are the characteristics of members of congress?
Members of Congress are very diverse when it comes to background and professional qualifications. However, the most successful representatives have good relationships with their constituents back home and are good at compromising and building consensus.
How do home offices help keep members of congress in touch with their constituents?
The members of Congress are supposed to represent the interests of their
