Assume that a coalition of powerful interest groups has succeeded in bringing to the floor of the House a bill that would significantly tighten emission standards on automobiles. Many major automobile companies and their suppliers have factories in Michigan. Would a member of Congress from a district in Michigan be likely to follow the delegate or trustee model of representation? Explain.

Amember of congress who wants to act on what the majority of his or her constituency thinks on a particular issue would be advised to respond to which of the following indicators? a. letters from constituents b. the editorial positions of newspapers in the constituency c. public demonstrations by constituents d. a poll based on a random sample of constituents e. the number of yard signs on major streets