Congress

Although there is not currently a term limit placed on all members of Congress, the democratic process would greatly benefit from the enactment of an established limit. Serving as a member of Congress should not be idealized as a career choice, rather one should serve with the desire to create a change in policy and dismiss himself when that change is seen through. The pros to instituting a term limit on Congressional members far outweigh the cons because the primary goal of both the House of…

One issue that has been at the forefront of debate for a number years in the United States is whether members of congress should have set term limits. I am advocating that members of congress ought to have term limits set forth limiting the amount of time they can serve. One reason I am urging this action is because I feel a large number of congress members have served for so long that they are no longer working toward representing the voices of the people, but rather working for their own…

responsibilities of the U.S. Congress are outlined. In an essay format answer, you are to discuss the following. First, discuss the enumerated and implied powers of Congress. Second, discuss the important Supreme Court decisions that elaborated the enumerated and implied powers of the U.S. Congress. You need to identify the Supreme Court decision and discuss the impact. In Article I of The U.S. Constitution, the powers and responsibilities of the U.S. Congress is identified by the…

and strength—and the effects of neglecting such ideologies can be seen in the controversy of climate change in the 111th Congress. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) was an energy bill created in hopes of reversing climate change; despite the efforts of several senators drafting climate change bills, the Senate failed to pass legislation in the 111th Congress. The events occurring in this process can be explained further by pivotal politics. Lieberman, Kerry, and Graham…

In July of 1832, Andrew Jackson wrote an address to Congress explaining why he vetoed the proposed bill for the institution of a national bank. Despite the fact that Jackson was not known for completing tasks in a benevolent manner, his decision to veto the bill was actually rather admirable and beneficial for the country at the time. Jackson strongly argued the point that stocks should be dispersed between both foreign countries and the early United States fairly. He believed this to be…

Congress Questions A. Although Congress has far more enumerated powers in the Constitution than those of the presidency or the Supreme Court, a direct collision between the legislative branch and the other two branches can actively be seen today in the US government-- and the outcome of said collision is causing what most see as paralysis of the closest branch of government in relation to the citizens of the US. Combined with the division created by disagreements between the Republican and…

child left behind, medicare and medicate. However, a lot of what the american government deals with are issues that take place outside of the united states and this is the responsibility of two branches, the president and executive branch and the congress. The president has several roles in foreign policy,…

According to Govtrack.us, Congress has shut down 28, 537 bills related to term limits dating back to 1973. This does not come as a surprise because those who hold power are very reluctant to relinquish that power. Congress has become extremely alienated from the people. What once was supposed to be known as the people’s Congress has turned into chambers filled with career politicians. A Congress filled with politicians who focus on campaigning and are more concerned with politics instead of…

valid exercise of congress’ power to regulate interstae commerce. With refrence to United States v. Lopez, there are three broad categories of activities that congress have the mandate to regulate with respect to its commerce power. Firstly, “congess may regulate the use of channels of interstate commerce. Secondly, congress is empowered to regulate and protect instrumentalities of interstate commerce, even though the threat may come from intrastate activities. Lastly,, congress’ commerce…

Confederation, the Continental Congress had no ability to regulate trade, except with Native Americans, as long as they did not impinge upon a stateʻs interests. Although Congress could negotiate treaties with foreign countries, which the states could not do, they could in no way influence trade deals, foreign or domestic. This led to each state having their own system of trade policies. (Brackemyre, n.d.) Additionally, Article IX of the Articles of Confederacy allowed Congress to regulate…