Question 1
Discuss the clash between representation, partisanship, and lawmaking. What tension exists between these functions for our representatives and senators, and what effect does this have on how the public views Congress? What effect does it have on how our government functions?
Question 2
Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. Specifically, highlight the many places where a bill may be sidetracked, fundamentally changed, or killed. How does this process fit with the founders’ intent concerning Congress?