In forming a government for the people, by the people, and of the people, our Founding Fathers developed the idea a bi-cameral legislature. This Congress, composed of the House of Representatives and Senate, thus became known as the people's branch of government. American children are taught in schools that anyone can be elected to Congress, so long as they meet the qualifications of the Constitution. So long as you meet the age and residency requirements you are indeed qualified to be a candidate for Congress. .
If we take a more in-depth look at the composition of Congress we see a body disproportionate with its Nation. Congress has maintained a fairly homogenous make-up since its founding even into the year 2001. This conclusion raises no eye brows as both the executive and judicial branches of government have also maintained a very white, male, Protestant resemblance. However, Congress was formed for a distinct purpose: to represent the people of the United States of America. The melting pot of America's huddled masses has been slow in placing leaders that truly represent its demographics. .
There are a number of simple and complex reasons as to why this under-representation of minorities has occurred. Who is the real minority in Congress? This is not a simple partisan question, though it seems partisanship is a factor. An examination of the composition of the current, 107th Congress will lend greater light on where Congress stands as a representative body. A quick laundry list of the minorities in the United States being under-represented might read as such: African-Americans, Women, Black Women, Hispanics, Gays and Lesbians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, Indians (Native Americans). All of the above groups have a unique history in struggling for greater representation. We now examine some of those histories in trying to answer why America's Congress does not look like America's people.
They pushed for Affimative Action an act thought would allow a much bigger chance minorites to accupy better paying jobs and entry to top schools and colleges. ... These propsal plans and schemes would affect people like the elderly, the disabilied, minorites, women, and wrongful death families like the one from 9'11. ...
The representation of lawyers in congress is overwhelming. ... The decisions to limit terms in congress were voted on by congress itself. ... Conflict begins in congress along party lines. ... The president initiates and the congress deliberate. ... Only congress has the identified power to declare war. ...
Also during these times, visible minorites were not able to enter various professions such as education, law, and pharmacy due simply to the fact that they were minorites and a threat to the white community. Visible minorites were also banned from sale of Crown Timber, which was a key export of the time and a solid financial investment. ...
In 1964, Johnson sent Congress a series of bills to address poverty and civil rights. ... This in turn gives congress an incentive to shape their actions towards support for the issue. ... The president can use his power of persuasion to help influence individual members of congress. ... A large portion of bills initiated by congress failed because of the veto or the threat of one. Additionally, a bill has to pass through both the congress and the senate to become law. ...
To represent the South in at the conclusion of the war, Confederate generals and rebel leaders took to the stands in Congress. ... In 1866 the Republicans gained even greater control over congress in the Congressional Elections. This new Congress campaigned for civil rights and racial equality. By 1867 Congress concluded that vote must extend to all freedmen. ... Johnson's 10 percent plan was disregarded by Congress, and instead mad it harder for the Southern States to be readmitted. ...
Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. ... Continental Congress creates Continental Army June 17. ... Congress offers the Olive Branch Petition in attempt at reconciliation with king. ... This Congress decided to cease importing British goods until its demands were met. ... The Second Continental Congress met in May 1775. ...
Specifically, our legislative branch of government is represented by Congress. ... Every year Congress deals with a wide variety of issues. ... The President must now set out a rally, so to speak, to persuade Congress. ... At that time, President Clinton feared not receiving support in Congress. ... The involvement between the President and Congress, and the people and Congress has proved to be successful in representing the interests of all groups of Americans. ...
To understand the historical significance of the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. ... The Eucharistic Congress took place every 3 years in different countries across the world. ... The task of organising the Congress was given to Eoin O'Duffy, the Garda Commissioner. ... The congress lasted for a week even though it was officially started on the wednesday. ... The Congress was indeed a success. ...
This arrangement became known as The Congress System, because the powers worked through international congresses and also putting the ideas of the Concert of Europe into practise. There are four major congresses held. They are: Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle 1818, where France was admitted to the Quintuple Alliance Congress of Troppeau 1820, which was a response to revolts in Spain, Portugal, Piedmont and Naples Congress of Laibach 1821, where Austria and Russia were ready to send soldiers against Italian revolts. Congress of Verona 1822 , when French troops were used against rebellion in...
