Why did the first congress meet?

Answer 1

The first congress, or The First Continental Congress, met to fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation.
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from twelve colonies (Georgia was not present) that met on September 5, 1774, at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early in the American Revolution.

Answer 2

Congress has a major input into politics in America. Congress is the legislative arm of American politics whereas the president is the executive arm. The Supreme Court provides a judicial input. Congress is dominated by both the Republican and Democrat parties and pressure groups try their best to gain support in the Capitol via lobbying.

Though the workings of Congress would appear to be the same as any legislature around the world, "it has established itself as probably the most powerful of all democratic assemblies" (Williams) It has guarded the powers bestowed on it by the Constitution very jealously, and it does have the power to bring down the president. Though America has experienced what have been referred to as "Imperial Presidents", Congress has ensured that its full powers have never been usurped or weakened by the Executive.

Answer 3

Because the capitol is by definition the meeting place of the governing/representative body. If you mean why that particular capitol or why it is where it is, simply because you need a place to put it and that seems as good as any other, plus the fact it is near all the other major political centres.

Answer 4

They meet in the U.S. Capitol building so they can discuss matters of government importance.

Answer 5

Congress must meet every 6 months because of the United States Constitution. The Constitution says they must meet at least twice a year.