State senator Janet Dempsey votes in favor of allowing casinos in her state.Although a majority of her constituents are against this decision, she argues that it is way to increase state revenues.In this situation, the senator considers herself as a ________.

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A trustee is a representative who uses their own judgment and expertise to make decisions in the best interest of their constituents, rather than just following their preferences. This is what the senator is doing by voting in favor of casinos to increase state revenues, despite knowing that her constituents are against it.

State Senator Janet Dempsey Votes in Favor of Allowing Casinos