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

question 24

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)Congress or the president should lead in policymaking.
• 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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