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Write an essay in which you come to a definitive conclusion about how members of Congress decide to vote. Support your conclusion with information from The Lanahan Readings excerpts listed on the assignment page, as well as outside research.
As you research and formulate your response, ask yourself these questions:
Are members of Congress "single-minded seekers of re-election," as Mayhew claims?
How does the "home style" of members relate to their decision making in Washington, D.C.?
How can we best define "pork"? Is dishing out the pork a recipe for electoral success, and if so, how does it influence congressional behavior?
Is the threat of legislative gridlock a necessary evil to force members of Congress to compromise?
How do the decisions of members of Congress change when the government is divided? What about during the "lame duck" portion of a president's term?
Which theoretical role — delegate, trustee, or politico — best describes most members of Congress when they make decisions?
