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Four reasons congress has been called the People's Branch

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Public policy is created by elected officials who represent the will of the people.

Lawmakers are elected by the people to represent their views.

The Framers wanted a republic.

The people have direct access to the lawmakers making the policies

All of the citizens of the United States have a voice in the direction of the government.

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