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Conservative coalition

chapter 13 outline

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I. Introduction A. Congress: the least popular branch B. Heavily emphasized in the text of the Constitution C. An independent and powerful institution During the 1970s party polarization was very much the exception to the rule. Some scholars insist that the ?disappearing center? in Congress reflects partisan and ideological divisions among average Americans, while other scholars seem equally sure that we are instead witnessing a ?disconnect? between a still nonideological and politically centrist mass public and its representatives on Capitol Hill. II. Congress versus Parliament Comparison with British Parliament Parliamentary candidates are selected by their parties. Become a candidate by persuading party to place name on the ballot

Chapter 11 Outline: American Government 9th Ed., Wilson&Dilulio

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Sam Choi CHAPTER 11 OUTLINE: CONGRESS Introduction Congress is the first branch of American politics. Congress has many powers Power of the purse Can override President?s veto Can alter laws Although Congress rarely uses those powers, it has them available and many other powers too. Today, Congress is considered the ?broken branch? in need of fixing. Subject of more mistrust and proposed reform than other two branches combined. However, most incumbents in Congress win reelection Congress is key to understanding the U.S. government The daily workings and decisions reveal much about the U.S. government, good and bad. Congress is the legislative branch with the most power in the world Congress Versus Parliament
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