Why do members of congress take requests from their constituents seriously?

1. Taking requests from constituents is part of their jobs.

2. A genuine wish to serve their constituents.

Many members of congress have a genuine wish to serve their constituents. By listening to their constituents requests and acting on them, they feel they are serving their constituents.

3. To get re-elected.

By doing what their constituents tell them, members of congress are more likely to get political votes and donations when it comes time for re-election.

4. The person has made the effort to make a request to the congressional representative.

If a person actually takes time out to make a request to a congressional representative, the request tends to be of more significance and priority than those requests which are never made but just complained about.

5. A basic level of respect for people.

For many, a basic level of respect for people includes taking requests from the constituency seriously, even if these requests are ultimately not acted upon, or denied.