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Do The members of congress reflect a cross section of the American people why or why not?
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∙ 13y ago
Because after all the contraversy of 1812 they decided to put Gerald handers in front of the movement that shot fourth the new coming of world leaders thus resulting in a melt down of the economy and ultimately leading to JFK's assassination.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe intent of the House (of Representatives) is to represent their specific district. Intent of Senate is to represent the states.
To the degree that Congressional districts represent the diversity of the nation, then the Congress as a whole will roughly represent that diversity, too.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it represents only the upperclass white men
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∙ 9y agoThe reason why they are not a cross section is because there was a large percentage of people who had no political power. The men in Congress were the people with the wealth, …
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∙ 13y agoNo, the members of congress reflect the white man's world, filled with rich, white, men whom are lawyers.
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∙ 11y agoNo, the average congressman is much wealthier than the average American.
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∙ 11y agoNo.
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Do members of Congress reflect a cross section of the American people why or why not?
No, the members of congress reflect the white man's world, filled with rich, white, men whom are lawyers.
Are members of congress a representative cross section of the American people?
Hardly. They are almost all from the privileged elite.
Which chamber of congress can impose taxes?
in the American congress, it is the house of representatives.. in the American congress, it is the house of representatives.. in the American congress, it is the house of representatives..
In article 1 section 2 and 3 the constitution declares that congress what?
This must include members from each state
In Article 1 Section 2 and 3 the Constitution declares that Congress .?
This must include members from each state
Should members in cogress be men?
There should be both men and women in congress. They should also include minority and other ethnic groups as selected by a vote of their constituents. The members of congress are there to do the bidding of the people and as such should be a decent cross section of the American people. We wouldn't want them all to be white, or black, or male, or female or even, all young or all old.
How is quorim defined in Article 1 Section 5 as it applies to Congress?
a QUORUM is defined as more than half the members present
Why are members of congress not a representative cross section of the American public?
Despite a common misconception, Congress IS representative to the American public. A lot of people disapprove of the job that Congress is doing, but they don't TELL Congress about their disapproval. Or, if they do tell Congress, they usually use copied-and-pasted messages that they got from some website. Congress cannot read your minds, people. You have to tell them these things. Not only can they not read your mind, but they're physically isolated from you, so it's not like they can read your faces, or listen to your scowls. PARTICIPATE in democracy, and you will reep the fruits of your labor; I guarantee it.
How is a quorum defined in article 1 section as it applies to congress?
More than half of the members must be present to be a quorum.A quorum is a term that can be used to say that enough members of Congress are present to proceed with a meeting. This term can be used with any group or society.
Why dont The members of congress reflect a cross section of the American people?
Quite a question. Many people from new or recent immigrant groups (within a generation or two) remain focused on generating wealth and stability for themselves first, believing this a condition precedent. This is starting to change, however, as people begin to realize both types of progressivity (the development of political power and development of the power of wealth) can occur concurrently.
What atrticle and section in the us constitution states that the members of Congress cannot be arrested or sued for anything they say in Congress?
The article and section in the US Constitution that states that members of Congress cannot be arrested or sued for anything they say in Congress is Article I, Section 6, known as the Speech or Debate Clause. It provides congressional members with immunity from legal action for their legislative activities and protects them from being questioned in any other place for their speech or debate in Congress.
Members of Congress can be arrested for serious crimes while Congress is in session?
"Treason, felony, and breach of the peace."
