Since the Founding of the United States,the Debate Over the Representation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Since the founding of the United States,the debate over the representation function of Congress has centered on whether

• A)key decisions should be made by a small number of representatives in committee or by the whole membership in floor debate.
• B)the primary concern of a representative should be the interests of the nation or of his or her constituency.
• C)congressional or presidential authority should dominate on broad issues.
• D)the House or the Senate is more responsive to the public.
• E)the House or the Senate should take the lead on foreign policy issues.

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Definitions:

Dollar

A unit of currency used in various countries, most notably the United States.

Yen

The official currency of Japan, used as a medium of exchange within the Japanese economy.

Japanese Yen

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Balance Of Trade Deficits

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