Question

Which aspect of the U.S. Congress most reflects the constitutional value of republicanism?

A. Members of the House of Representatives vote according to popular opinion in their districts.
B. Congress is divided into two chambers with different responsibilities and powers.
C. Two major political parties dominate both the Senate and House of Representatives.
D. Many congressional districts are gerrymandered to give one political party an advantage.

Answer 1

A. members of the HOR vote according to popular opinion in their districts

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Members of the House of Representatives vote according to popular opinion in their districts.

When members of the House of Representatives are elected they are elected under a platform of opinions and policies they defend. Citizens who vote for them, vote because they believed in those platforms and policies. Because of that, it is fair and also a reflection of republicanism that those members vote according to popular opinion in their districts.