4.The Congress is the branch of government that is entrusted with representing the will of the people. How well does the Congress represent the people? What characteristics of the Congress help it to serve the people and what characteristics of Congress prevent it from serving the people? (Hint: Think about Congress as a body that serves both local and national interests.)
2006-11-14 18:32:14 · 2 answers · asked by john 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The members of the Congress are elected by the people in their state or districts. Thus, they represent the people in national issues and decides for the in the Congress. In so doing, they are representives of the people to the national level.
2006-11-14 18:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
currently, congress does not represent the will of the people. it only serves the wealthy. as long as lobbying is allowed, the average citizen has no representation in congress.
2006-11-15 01:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by grumpy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋