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2025-01-30 00:04:39 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 16AE9AA4B5C989BEA3D3E637897A140EE09EEF64CB3B03338D12B98A18B936B6
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The oath of office does not include a commitment to represent constituents. https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/senate-and-constitution/oath-of-office.htm The USA is a representative democracy. Elected officials take decisions and act in the best interests of their constituents, which may not always imply supporting the desires of the Executive branch. https://www.britannica.com/topic/representative-democracy
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