When it is argued in your text that legislators typically have a policymaking agenda,it means that they
A)often engage in behaviors that will benefit them personally.
B)allow their personal biases to influence their decision making.
C)must rank or prioritize the issues that they must address.
D)are not heavily influenced by claimsmakers.

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"Policymaking agenda" refers to the issues or policy areas that legislators prioritize and focus on. This choice best reflects the idea that legislators must rank and prioritize the issues they address. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest that legislators work for personal gain or bias, which may not always be the case. Option D is incorrect because claimsmakers, or individuals or groups who bring attention to a particular issue, can have a significant impact on the policymaking process.

When It Is Argued in Your Text That Legislators Typically