Question

What is substantive representation?

answer choices
a. When a member of Congress represents constituents’ interests while also taking into account national, collective, and moral concerns that sometimes cause the member to vote against the preference of a majority of constituents.
b. When a member of Congress represents constituents’ interests and policy concerns.
c. When a member of Congress shares the characteristics (such as gender, race, religion, or ethnicity) of his or her constituents.

Answer 1

c. When a member of Congress shares the characteristics (such as gender, race, religion, or ethnicity) of his or her constituents.