Describe How Congress Received Its Structure and Functions

question 67

Essay

Describe how Congress received its structure and functions. What alternatives were argued for, in Philadelphia, before the delegates agreed on the current bicameral structure? Why were those alternatives rejected? What powers does the Constitution explicitly grant to Congress? What powers has Congress claimed for itself? How has the influence and standing of Congress changed over time?

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Definitions:

Critical Mass

The minimum amount of something required to start or maintain a venture, especially relating to the number of users, clients, or adopters needed to make a service viable.

Market Penetration

The degree to which a product or service is known and used by customers in a particular market.

Below-market Prices

Prices that are set lower than the current market value or standard pricing for similar goods or services.

Employee Stock Ownership

A program where workers own shares of their employer's company, often used as an employee benefit plan.