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Representation Continued: Constituent Relations

Terminology Congressmen

Terminology Congressmen Congresspeople

Terminology Congressmen Congresspeople MEMBERS OF CONGRESS “M. C.”s

How can you ensure that MC’s pay attention to their constituents? Choose people of good character Strict anti-corruption rules Align their personal interests with the interests of their constituents

Why would someone run for Congress? Power and ego Policy goals Political career ambition

The re-election motive Must get re-elected to further any other goals Must act in ways that will get them re-elected

Considerations Who will vote for you? Who will oppose you? What can you do to help keep your job?

Who are your constituents? Fenno’s four constituencies: Geographic Re-election Primary Personal

Who does an MC worry most about? Potential opponents Attentive and Inattentive publics

So what do they do? Allocation of resources Staff Budget Time

So what do they do? Allocation of resources Particularized benefits Explaining Advertising Credit Claiming Position Taking

Consequences?