Congress--Question 16

16. What compensation do Congressmen receive? Include pay, benefits, staff, supplies, etc.

Congress--Question 15

15. Define hold and filibuster. Discuss how each allows a minority to influence policy making.

Congress--Question 14

14. Discuss the various theories on how members of Congress should represent their constituents (trustee, delegate, etc.). Include some opinions on the value of diversity among members of Congress.

Congress--Question 13

13. Using the example of the China Trade Act of 2000 (page 262 in textbook), summarize the efforts by both sides to pass or kill this bill. Have we seen any similar actions this fall during the health care reform debate? If so, explain.

Congress--Question 12

12. Identify and describe the factors that influence voting patterns of members of Congress. Include internal influences within Congress and external influences.

Congress--Question 11

11. Why do Americans "love their Congressman" yet dislike Congress as a whole?

Congress--Question 10

10. Describe the impeachment process. Use examples from Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.