Chapter
14 Project
Due
After reading and discussing Chapter 14, you are familiar with
Congress and its evolution, terms of office, job qualifications, and the
responsibilities of its members. However, what if the laws were different? How
would Congress and the public be affected if the following statements were
true? For each statement, explain the repercussions of such a condition and
give at least three reasons to support your ideas. Use your own paper
to write or type your answers.
1.
Representatives of the Senate and House of Representatives are limited to one
term of
four years.
2. The age
requirement for both Houses of Congress is lowered to 18.
3. The
proportion of ethnic minorities in
minorities in Congress.
4. The president
is the head of the only official political party allowed to act in Congress.
5. All members
of Congress receive an annual salary of $40,000.
6. The vice
president is the president of both chambers of Congress.
7. The
legislative branch consists of one chamber based on one representative from
each
state.
8. There is a
limit to the amount of terms one can be elected to Congress.
9. A member of Congress
should always vote to please their constituents, even if the
vote is contrary to his or her beliefs.
10. Members of
Congress are not allowed to add any earmarks to bills.