Question

A. Why can we say that Congress is a 'consensus' machine? How is consensus achieved? (Think about the different levels where action takes place)

B. Does the House of Representatives and the Senate see 'eye-to-eye' all the time? Why or why not?
Answer in 200 words each.

Answer 1

A)Consensus decision-making is a group decision-making process in which group members develop, and agree to support a decision in the best interest of the whole group or common goal. Consensus may be defined professionally as an acceptable resolution, one that can be supported, even if not the "favourite" of each individual. It has its origin in the Latin word cōnsēnsus (agreement), which is from cōnsentiō meaning literally feel together.[1] It is used to describe both the decision and the process of reaching a decision. Consensus decision-making is thus concerned with the process of deliberating and finalizing a decision, and the social, economic, legal, environmental and political effects of applying this process.

B)Email

The structure and operations of Congress reflect the republican ideal of self-government via elected representatives.

When crafting the legislative branch, the Framers created various differences between the two houses. These differences were a byproduct of the Great Compromise, as the Framers were aiming to satisfy states with both large and small populations. Differences include district size, chamber size, and the enumerated powers of each house.

idk wheter its 200

Answer 2

When crafting the legislative branch, the Framers created various differences between the two houses. These differences were a byproduct of the Great Compromise, as the Framers were aiming to satisfy states with both large and small populations. Differences include district size, chamber size, and the enumerated powers of each house.

Explanation: The structure and operations of Congress reflect the republican ideal of self-government via elected representatives.