Question

A member of the House of Representatives has introduced a piece of legislation to raise the minimum wage. The legislation

is stalled in committee. The representative believes that, if the legislation can reach the floor, it will more than likely pass.
(A) Identify an action that the representative can take to attempt to move the bill to the floor.
(B) In the context of the scenario, explain how the action described in part A would affect the representative's relationship
with congressional leadership
(C) In the context of the scenario, explain how the interaction between the member of Congress and congressional
leadership is affected by party affiliation

Answer 1

(A) To secure a party nomination, there is usually a vote by members of that party. If there are more than one candidate, then the person with the highest number of votes will get the party nomination.

(B) Political action committees are special interest groups with money. They use it to buy TV ads and other promotions for candidates. It makes candidates they support more likely to be nominated.

(C) When a candidate receives support from a PAC, it is more likely the candidate will listen to its opinions. When the candidate is elected to Congress, the PAC will gain influence for its special interest

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