POLI SCI 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Congressional Budget Office, Bacon, Congressional Research Service
30 Mar 2018
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Congress is the "first branch" under article i of the constitution. Congress is one of the few national representative bodies that actually possesses powers of governance. Separation of powers- american executive cannot govern alone. Raise and regulate the armed forces and military installations. All money bills were required to originate in the house of. Today, all members are elected directly by the people. More centralized and organized, better equipped to play a routine role in the government process. Specialize in certain legislative areas, takes place mainly in committees. More attuned to legislative needs of local interest groups. Once people enter office, they are typically eager to remain in office and make politics a career. Create tools that give a greater chance for reelection. Enables legislators to burnish their policy credentials, develop expertise, and help constituents. Representatives seek to capture federal projects and federal funds for their home districts and "bring home the bacon"
