Question

A legislator’s constituent may try to influence public policy by contacting the legislator directly. Which of these enables citizens to contact decision makers directly?
A.
most newspapers have a “letters to the editor section” a citizen may write to
B.
a citizen has the right to hold signs in public places stating their political views
C.
citizens may choose not to vote for a legislator if that citizen is also a constituent
D.
hearings are publicly noticed meetings with time set aside for public comment
E.
a citizen may call a legislator’s constituents to gain support for a policy change

Answer 1

The answer is: d. hearings are publicly noticed meetings with time set aside for public comment

In united states, legislator constituents are scheduled to have regular public hearing where the local people could directly come and openly discuss relevant matters regarding their community.

In the hearing, the constituent would delivers brief report on their performance and arrange public Q&A before the end of the hearing. This is the perfect moment for citizens to talk directly with the legislator's constituent.