A member of the Senate makes a statement to the press that she is unsure of how she is going to vote on a bill. After numerous calls from her constituents asking her to vote for the bill, she votes in support of the bill. What is this an example of?

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Katelynn Odom

16 June, 22:48

A member of the Senate makes a statement to the press that she is unsure of how she is going to vote on a bill. After numerous calls from her constituents asking her to vote for the bill, she votes in support of the bill. What is this an example of?

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Ulises · Answer 1

Republicanism is the correct answer.

Republicanism is a form of government centered on citizenship. In a republican government the people elect the person who will represent them, their interests and protect their rights. The situation above is an example of republicanism because the member of the Senate represented the will of her constituents when voting for the bill.