Question:
One of the most worrying aspects of current system of democracy here in the U.S. is the utter non - responsiveness of national representatives . When it comes to Congresspeople , and especially Senators , it seems that the only way to actually change their positions on political issues is to effectively threaten their re - election bids via massive lobbying efforts or tough - to - organize grassroots campaigns . Now , when it comes to representing a large constituency at the national level , it does make some sense to assume that leaders will be elected on the basis of their preconceived political positions , so that the election winners at least represent the majority opinion of their constituencies on most issues . But synchronization between elected officials ' positions and the broad political wishes of their constituencies does not occur as often as it should .

What is the narrator advocating for ?
Answer:
A reshaping of federal elections .

Question:
This has been a busy week . I got back from Grenoble today where I gave a talk on participatory governance in the European Commission . My friend Virginie is a researcher at the University of Grenoble aind invited me . She was a very kind and generous host .

Why did my friend did what she did ?
Answer:
She wanted me to be there .

Question:
Somehow I managed to take care of Joseph this weekend and made sure he had plenty to eat and all he needs even though I did not have a penny to my name . It is funny how sometimes things just seem to fall into place without you having to stress over them as much as you thought you would have to . So , I ca n't say it is a good week ... but all I can do is be glad my son is good and happy and healthy ... My sister 's husband had a staff infection in his lungs as he works as a physical therapist in a hospital ... I wonder what is wrong with my nephew .

What may be the reason they were able to take care of something even though they had no money ?
Answer:
They already had supplies on hand .

Question:
" " I 'll tell you a story , " she said , pulling out the chair next to me and sitting down . She was munching on the cookie . " I grew up thinking that this was the only thing I needed in life . A house , a husband , a home of my own , you know the drill .

What had caused this person to engage you in a conversation .
Answer:
I had been feeling rather blue and asked my neighbor for some advice .