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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 .?
This must include members from each state
In article 1 section 2 and 3 the constitution declares that congress what?
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.
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?
Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 states in part, "[The Senators and Representatives] shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place."
Members of Congress can be arrested for serious crimes while Congress is in session?
"Treason, felony, and breach of the peace."
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.
