Extra Credit or Make-Up Essays
Congress
| 1..A democratic government is based upon the idea that the government reflects the will of the people. Does Congress do so? Consider the role of the people in electing members of Congress, the way in which Congress operates, and the factors that influence how members vote. |
| 2. Advocates of a parliamentary system argue that Congress is inefficient, moves slowly, and develops policies laced with compromises. What is it about the congressional system that leads to this criticism? Is this deliberative nature a positive or a negative? Explain |