The United States Congress is the ground for policymaking in our nation. I chose to write about corruption in Congress, because the 535 members of the House and the Senate have the power to place limitations on levying taxes, and solving problems that cause America to be so divided. The legislative branch is able to control almost every aspect of American life in some way. A Princeton University study comparing 1,779 outcomes to what the public actually wanted found that groups representing business interests have substantial influence on the outcome of certain bill. Since the House and Senate are highly influenced by special interest groups and economic elites, Congress can become a market for corruption with many groups out to buy votes.
