The Myth of Congress as the Broken Branch Is Clearly

question 61

Multiple Choice

The myth of Congress as the broken branch is clearly contradicted by the evidence of members' effectiveness in handling:

• A) Casework
• B) Committee work
• C) Deficit reduction
• D) Ethics investigations

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