which of the following best explains why a senator might wish to have a press conference to explain a recent vote in congress that might upset people?
a) to focus on upcoming legislation that more people like.
b) to address the concerns of a majority of voters before voters become .
c) to appear confident in a decision despite the criticism of a few.
d) to make sure voters know that the decision was not the senator’s but the party’s.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?