PSC 1210 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Amicus Curiae, Precedent, Stuft
17 May 2016
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A trustee is an official who is expected to vote independently based on his or her judgment of the circumstances; one interpretation of the role of the legislator. Individual members of congress perceive their roles differently, some believe they should behave as delegates and others believe they should be trustees. Most shift back and forth between the roles depending on their perception of the public interest, their standing in the last and next elections, and the pressures of the moment. Most also view themselves as free agents (trustees) than instructed delegates. Psc 1210 test 2 study guide (12) make sure you understand the section titled making legislative choices. Legislators are influenced by several things when making legislative choices: the advice of their colleagues and close friends in congress. (logrolling mutual aid and vote trading among legislators) there is often a demand for additional congressional staff.
