Refer to the chart. Reasons to Cooperate with Opposing PartyReasons to Obstruct Goals of Opposing Party
Answer
A
Public expresses high levels of dissatisfaction with performance of CongressPresident belongs to opposing party and is popular in member’s district
B
Member’s district has been gerrymandered to ensure member’s party will win the seatIncumbent president is not eligible for reelection
C
Member’s district supported opposing party’s presidential candidate in last electionParty leaders threaten to support rival candidate in upcoming primary election
D
Member is being challenged by a high-profile candidate in upcoming primary electionMidterm congressional elections are less than two months away, and control of Congress is at stake