United States Congress Answers
How are members of the United States Congress selected?
Q. I wanted a more elaborate answer not just voting...
Asked by unruh07 - Sun Aug 27 21:38:55 2006 - - 17 Answers - Comments
A. Via general election.
Answered by Michael L - Sun Aug 27 21:40:28 2006
Q. I wanted a more elaborate answer not just voting...
Asked by unruh07 - Sun Aug 27 21:38:55 2006 - - 17 Answers - Comments
A. Via general election.
Answered by Michael L - Sun Aug 27 21:40:28 2006
On a scale of 0 to 100 - what is your current approval rating for the United States Congress?
Q. I give them a 3 out of 100 and that's a gift. I feel most members of Congress are overpaid thieving career lawyer politicians (both Republicans and Democrats) who have represented special interests as opposed to their constituencies for decades.
Asked by Susan - Tue Feb 23 22:58:56 2010 - - 22 Answers - Comments
A. 15. We need term limits and we need to get lobbyists out of there. Too bad neither one will ever happen.
Answered by MUFASA - Tue Feb 23 23:03:02 2010
Q. I give them a 3 out of 100 and that's a gift. I feel most members of Congress are overpaid thieving career lawyer politicians (both Republicans and Democrats) who have represented special interests as opposed to their constituencies for decades.
Asked by Susan - Tue Feb 23 22:58:56 2010 - - 22 Answers - Comments
A. 15. We need term limits and we need to get lobbyists out of there. Too bad neither one will ever happen.
Answered by MUFASA - Tue Feb 23 23:03:02 2010
How is the General Assembly similar and different to the United States Congress?
Q. How is the General Assembly similar and different than the United States Congress itself? :O I don't know what kind of facts would best answer this question.
Asked by Tong - Wed Dec 10 18:18:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. - UN - congress the General assembly allows for equal representation similar to that of the Senate... just check out those pages and compare the structure of the two
Answered by SoF10 - Wed Dec 10 18:28:30 2008
Q. How is the General Assembly similar and different than the United States Congress itself? :O I don't know what kind of facts would best answer this question.
Asked by Tong - Wed Dec 10 18:18:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. - UN - congress the General assembly allows for equal representation similar to that of the Senate... just check out those pages and compare the structure of the two
Answered by SoF10 - Wed Dec 10 18:28:30 2008
If you lie to the united states congress should you be punished?
Q. I am tired of hearing about people lie to the united states congress like mark mcguire and getting away with out being punished for not being honest with congress where have our american ways gone give me liberty or give me death
Asked by HEMPster - Tue Jan 12 10:49:12 2010 - - 12 Answers - Comments
A. If they're under oath and they lie, yes they should.
Answered by captain awesome - Tue Jan 12 10:53:10 2010
Q. I am tired of hearing about people lie to the united states congress like mark mcguire and getting away with out being punished for not being honest with congress where have our american ways gone give me liberty or give me death
Asked by HEMPster - Tue Jan 12 10:49:12 2010 - - 12 Answers - Comments
A. If they're under oath and they lie, yes they should.
Answered by captain awesome - Tue Jan 12 10:53:10 2010
How does a concurrent resolution work its way through United States Congress...what is the process?
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Asked by Holaaaa - Tue Jun 10 12:30:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. A concurrent resolution is a measure approved by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House. The resolution is introduced by a member in each house. From there the resolution may be referred to a committee to may go straight to the floor for a vote. Once approved by both houses takes effect. Concurrent resolutions are not signed by the President and are not laws. They are normally used to adjourn Congress, work on the budget or express the opinion of both houses.
Answered by Big Bear - Fri Jun 13 13:51:28 2008
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Asked by Holaaaa - Tue Jun 10 12:30:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. A concurrent resolution is a measure approved by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House. The resolution is introduced by a member in each house. From there the resolution may be referred to a committee to may go straight to the floor for a vote. Once approved by both houses takes effect. Concurrent resolutions are not signed by the President and are not laws. They are normally used to adjourn Congress, work on the budget or express the opinion of both houses.
Answered by Big Bear - Fri Jun 13 13:51:28 2008
What was the "New Jersey Plan" for the United States Congress?
Q. What was the "New Jersey Plan" for the United States Congress?
Asked by Allie - Mon Oct 29 21:18:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. It was also known as the Small State Plan. William Patterson introduced the plan which proposed to amend, not replace, the Articles of Confederation. Each state, under the plan, would have only one vote, regardless of size or population. The small states would be protected from the large states and Congress would remain subservient to the state governments. When the first vote was taken on the two plans at the Constitutional Convention, the New Jersey Plan received only three votes and the Virginia Plan received seven votes.
Answered by MrV - Mon Oct 29 21:32:13 2007
Q. What was the "New Jersey Plan" for the United States Congress?
Asked by Allie - Mon Oct 29 21:18:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. It was also known as the Small State Plan. William Patterson introduced the plan which proposed to amend, not replace, the Articles of Confederation. Each state, under the plan, would have only one vote, regardless of size or population. The small states would be protected from the large states and Congress would remain subservient to the state governments. When the first vote was taken on the two plans at the Constitutional Convention, the New Jersey Plan received only three votes and the Virginia Plan received seven votes.
Answered by MrV - Mon Oct 29 21:32:13 2007
How do you get United States Congress get serious on people written complaint?
Q. I have serious problems with United States Department of Justice Department's officials and the United States Congress members to comply with US government laws and server public as they promised to voters. More details of the cases, please visit Please assist me if you can? Thanks
Asked by Divine M - Thu Jul 5 20:12:47 2007 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Americans should practice their most precious right - the VOTE. If many more Americans voice their vote: americans can run the country instead of our Government Officials, Public Elected Officials or Representatives elected by the few. americans have forgotten the power of "THE VOTE". How do you expect the elected officials running the government to listen to the people, when the majority doesn't speak up. when the majority of the americans start voting and show elected officials that we as a majority make a difference: THAT'S when they will start listening to the people. If more Americans VOTE like we VOTE for our " American Idol"; can you imagine the impact and attention we'll get from our elected public… [cont.]
Answered by - Thu Jul 5 22:17:56 2007
Q. I have serious problems with United States Department of Justice Department's officials and the United States Congress members to comply with US government laws and server public as they promised to voters. More details of the cases, please visit Please assist me if you can? Thanks
Asked by Divine M - Thu Jul 5 20:12:47 2007 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Americans should practice their most precious right - the VOTE. If many more Americans voice their vote: americans can run the country instead of our Government Officials, Public Elected Officials or Representatives elected by the few. americans have forgotten the power of "THE VOTE". How do you expect the elected officials running the government to listen to the people, when the majority doesn't speak up. when the majority of the americans start voting and show elected officials that we as a majority make a difference: THAT'S when they will start listening to the people. If more Americans VOTE like we VOTE for our " American Idol"; can you imagine the impact and attention we'll get from our elected public… [cont.]
Answered by - Thu Jul 5 22:17:56 2007
Why did the United States Congress have to act 3 times to recognize Native Americans as American Citizens?
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Asked by The Ladies Man - Wed May 26 10:24:03 2010 - - 11 Answers - Comments
A. first of all to correct several misconceptions here... native people whether on or off reservations are subject to all federal laws just like non natives are. if we live off the reservation as 70% of us do, we are subject to all state and local laws as well..just like everyone around us. if we live on the reservation we are not subject to state laws while on the reservation. it is no different than if you live on the border of massachusetts and new hampshire. mass residents do not follow nh laws unless they are in nh. the same is true for us. i might add that we pay all the same taxes too since so many think we don't. as for citizenship, native people were not granted citizenship..we were "claimed". this was one more way the… [cont.]
Answered by Kanien:kaha'ka-AA-AA-^-AA-AA - Wed May 26 10:43:02 2010
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Asked by The Ladies Man - Wed May 26 10:24:03 2010 - - 11 Answers - Comments
A. first of all to correct several misconceptions here... native people whether on or off reservations are subject to all federal laws just like non natives are. if we live off the reservation as 70% of us do, we are subject to all state and local laws as well..just like everyone around us. if we live on the reservation we are not subject to state laws while on the reservation. it is no different than if you live on the border of massachusetts and new hampshire. mass residents do not follow nh laws unless they are in nh. the same is true for us. i might add that we pay all the same taxes too since so many think we don't. as for citizenship, native people were not granted citizenship..we were "claimed". this was one more way the… [cont.]
Answered by Kanien:kaha'ka-AA-AA-^-AA-AA - Wed May 26 10:43:02 2010
Can the United States Congress force Puerto Rico to be independent?
Q. Puerto Ricans have repeatedly rejected independence from the United States, and neither does it seem like PR will be admitted into statehood any time soon. Can the US unilaterally decide that it is severing its ties to Puerto Rico and making it an independent state?
Asked by PoliSciFi - Wed Aug 1 07:31:49 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Good question! I never thought about it, but sure we could. We took it from the Spanish and declared it a Commonwealth. They have refused statehood and independence and have a huge tax advantage as a commonwealth (exempt from most of our taxes). We could cut them loose.
Answered by David M - Wed Aug 1 07:40:03 2007
Q. Puerto Ricans have repeatedly rejected independence from the United States, and neither does it seem like PR will be admitted into statehood any time soon. Can the US unilaterally decide that it is severing its ties to Puerto Rico and making it an independent state?
Asked by PoliSciFi - Wed Aug 1 07:31:49 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Good question! I never thought about it, but sure we could. We took it from the Spanish and declared it a Commonwealth. They have refused statehood and independence and have a huge tax advantage as a commonwealth (exempt from most of our taxes). We could cut them loose.
Answered by David M - Wed Aug 1 07:40:03 2007
There are 100 senators and 435 representatives in the united states congress.how many identical groups could b?
Q. united states congress.how many identical groups could be formed from all senators and representatives?
Asked by Anisah - Mon Sep 21 04:25:54 2009 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. You need to explain what you mean by "identical group" if you want a sensible answer here.
Answered by tsr21 - Mon Sep 21 05:30:45 2009
Q. united states congress.how many identical groups could be formed from all senators and representatives?
Asked by Anisah - Mon Sep 21 04:25:54 2009 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. You need to explain what you mean by "identical group" if you want a sensible answer here.
Answered by tsr21 - Mon Sep 21 05:30:45 2009
Is the current United States Congress led by Pelosi and Reid morally bankrupt?
Q. moral - a key issue is the meaning of the terms "right" or "wrong". Moral realism would hold that there are true moral statements which report objective moral facts, whereas moral anti-realism would hold that morality is derived from any one of the norms prevalent in society.
Asked by Wrenched - Sun Aug 16 04:42:17 2009 - - 11 Answers - Comments
A. congress has always been morally corrupt. I dont think there has ever been a time of a moral congress.
Answered by senor duck - Sun Aug 16 04:48:15 2009
Q. moral - a key issue is the meaning of the terms "right" or "wrong". Moral realism would hold that there are true moral statements which report objective moral facts, whereas moral anti-realism would hold that morality is derived from any one of the norms prevalent in society.
Asked by Wrenched - Sun Aug 16 04:42:17 2009 - - 11 Answers - Comments
A. congress has always been morally corrupt. I dont think there has ever been a time of a moral congress.
Answered by senor duck - Sun Aug 16 04:48:15 2009
What is a very good example of the uselessness of The United States Congress?
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Asked by The Orb - Thu Apr 1 03:57:57 2010 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. I have the best example ever of the most useless human being ever to hold office, and he is a U.S. Congressman. Dear lord, is it any wonder the once great United States has now become the most enslaved nation on Earth (I say this because I feel those who are unaware of their slavery, are much more enslaved than those who know they are enslaved). Watch this guy, to see what I mean: Listen to him,...you have just got to laugh.
Answered by Gandhi - Thu Apr 1 07:23:31 2010
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Asked by The Orb - Thu Apr 1 03:57:57 2010 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. I have the best example ever of the most useless human being ever to hold office, and he is a U.S. Congressman. Dear lord, is it any wonder the once great United States has now become the most enslaved nation on Earth (I say this because I feel those who are unaware of their slavery, are much more enslaved than those who know they are enslaved). Watch this guy, to see what I mean: Listen to him,...you have just got to laugh.
Answered by Gandhi - Thu Apr 1 07:23:31 2010
What hours does the United States Congress work?
Q. Does the US Congress work 8-4/9-5, or can it be 8AM-7PM one day and then 9AM-10PM the next? And do regular hours vary between the House and the Senate, or do they work the same hours? And if there are "off days" during the week, is that time used for bill writing, committee meetings, etc, or what?
Asked by Dorf1701 - Sun Mar 7 22:59:20 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. How the Senate defines it As far as "off days" called days not in session, a calender is established at the beginning of the year. Unless the leaders, Speaker of the House, House/Senate majority and minority leaders call for a special session, most members return to home state or district and meet with constituents. As far as 8-4, or 9-5, no, there is no official starting time or quitting time. Committee hearings, debates, votes, as well as floor debates and votes are scheduled on a weekly or daily basis. Not all committees meet on a daily basis, or require members attend. Floor debates and votes are are also scheduled on a weekly or daily basis. Generally the House/Senate majority and minority whips are responsible… [cont.]
Answered by gosam777 - Mon Mar 8 01:24:34 2010
Q. Does the US Congress work 8-4/9-5, or can it be 8AM-7PM one day and then 9AM-10PM the next? And do regular hours vary between the House and the Senate, or do they work the same hours? And if there are "off days" during the week, is that time used for bill writing, committee meetings, etc, or what?
Asked by Dorf1701 - Sun Mar 7 22:59:20 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. How the Senate defines it As far as "off days" called days not in session, a calender is established at the beginning of the year. Unless the leaders, Speaker of the House, House/Senate majority and minority leaders call for a special session, most members return to home state or district and meet with constituents. As far as 8-4, or 9-5, no, there is no official starting time or quitting time. Committee hearings, debates, votes, as well as floor debates and votes are scheduled on a weekly or daily basis. Not all committees meet on a daily basis, or require members attend. Floor debates and votes are are also scheduled on a weekly or daily basis. Generally the House/Senate majority and minority whips are responsible… [cont.]
Answered by gosam777 - Mon Mar 8 01:24:34 2010
What symbols was the United States congress deciding on besides the Bald Eagle as a national emblem?
Q. yes the Turkey is the only other symbol I know of. But congress spent 6 years deciding on a national emblem besides the Turkey what other symbols did they consider
Asked by Nes Fan - Mon May 19 01:07:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The Wild Turkey Natives always thought it would have been a better choice
Answered by indianjohn - Mon May 19 01:21:20 2008
Q. yes the Turkey is the only other symbol I know of. But congress spent 6 years deciding on a national emblem besides the Turkey what other symbols did they consider
Asked by Nes Fan - Mon May 19 01:07:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The Wild Turkey Natives always thought it would have been a better choice
Answered by indianjohn - Mon May 19 01:21:20 2008
How many votes does a bill need to pass in the United States Congress?
Q. I know that a majority vote is needed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Does this necessarily mean that half the body must vote in favor? What happens if not every member votes; for instance, a vote of, say, 47 in favor to 44 opposed in the Senate, with 9 members either abstaining or not showing up? Does this pass?
Asked by BabyAngel21158 - Sun Apr 26 17:39:37 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Its not that simple. In the House, you just need a majority IE: one vote more In the Senate, you need 60 votes to pass legislation or 60% Simple majorities cannot pass legislation in the Senate.
Answered by jeeper_peeper321 - Sun Apr 26 18:02:40 2009
Q. I know that a majority vote is needed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Does this necessarily mean that half the body must vote in favor? What happens if not every member votes; for instance, a vote of, say, 47 in favor to 44 opposed in the Senate, with 9 members either abstaining or not showing up? Does this pass?
Asked by BabyAngel21158 - Sun Apr 26 17:39:37 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Its not that simple. In the House, you just need a majority IE: one vote more In the Senate, you need 60 votes to pass legislation or 60% Simple majorities cannot pass legislation in the Senate.
Answered by jeeper_peeper321 - Sun Apr 26 18:02:40 2009
The first specific power granted to the new United States Congress by Article I, Sec. 8 of the Constitution of?
Q. The first specific power granted to the new United States Congress by Article I, Sec. 8 of the Constitution of 2540 (1787 CE) was Answer to borrow money of the credit of the United States of America to regulate interstate and international commerce to lay and collect taxes to declare war
Asked by sn - Thu Feb 18 11:48:38 2010 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Stop wasting time and just look it up yourself. This one is too easy.
Answered by Chauncey Q. Buttercup - Thu Feb 18 11:57:49 2010
Q. The first specific power granted to the new United States Congress by Article I, Sec. 8 of the Constitution of 2540 (1787 CE) was Answer to borrow money of the credit of the United States of America to regulate interstate and international commerce to lay and collect taxes to declare war
Asked by sn - Thu Feb 18 11:48:38 2010 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Stop wasting time and just look it up yourself. This one is too easy.
Answered by Chauncey Q. Buttercup - Thu Feb 18 11:57:49 2010
What is the official address and zip code of the United States Congress?
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Asked by VietVet - Mon Jan 15 03:45:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 --- Capitol Building Address: E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE Washington, DC 20001 The mailing address is Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515
Answered by dsfadf - Tue Jan 16 08:39:07 2007
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Asked by VietVet - Mon Jan 15 03:45:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 --- Capitol Building Address: E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE Washington, DC 20001 The mailing address is Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515
Answered by dsfadf - Tue Jan 16 08:39:07 2007
Why is the United States Congress observing a Jewish Holiday?
Q. The Country is having the worse financial situation that it has every been through and Congress takes off early because of the Jewish holiday.. Why is that , What will they gain from this , I just don't get it...
Asked by Tony M - Wed Oct 1 11:08:12 2008 - - 8 Answers - Comments
A. So are you anti-semetic and feel that Jewish holidays should not be honored? How about if Congress works through Christmas & Easter? Would you feel that equality is served?
Answered by Sharon F - Wed Oct 1 11:15:32 2008
Q. The Country is having the worse financial situation that it has every been through and Congress takes off early because of the Jewish holiday.. Why is that , What will they gain from this , I just don't get it...
Asked by Tony M - Wed Oct 1 11:08:12 2008 - - 8 Answers - Comments
A. So are you anti-semetic and feel that Jewish holidays should not be honored? How about if Congress works through Christmas & Easter? Would you feel that equality is served?
Answered by Sharon F - Wed Oct 1 11:15:32 2008
PLEASE HELP!! What relationship does the United States Congress have with the English Parliament?
Q. a. Congress inspired the English Parliament. b. Congress used the English Parliament as a model. c. Congress can be dissolved by its leader, as in Great Britain. d. Congress both inspired the English Parliament and used the English Parliament as a model. e. There is no relationship between the two bodies of government.
Asked by alicia - Wed Oct 14 13:24:24 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments
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Answered by Big Man - Wed Oct 14 17:58:21 2009
Q. a. Congress inspired the English Parliament. b. Congress used the English Parliament as a model. c. Congress can be dissolved by its leader, as in Great Britain. d. Congress both inspired the English Parliament and used the English Parliament as a model. e. There is no relationship between the two bodies of government.
Asked by alicia - Wed Oct 14 13:24:24 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I have no answer except that I love you a a a
Answered by Big Man - Wed Oct 14 17:58:21 2009
Why did the United States Congress enact the Clayton Antitrust Act in 1914?
Q. Why did the United States Congress enact the Clayton Antitrust Act in 1914?
Asked by brooke k - Sat Jan 24 04:55:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Clayton Antitrust Act, legislation passed by the United States Congress in 1914 to prohibit certain monopolistic practices that were then common in finance, industry, and trade (see Monopoly). Sponsored by the Alabama congressman Henry De Lamar Clayton, the Clayton Antitrust Act was adopted as an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act. Designed to deal with new monopolistic practices, the act contained three distinct types of provisions, covering corporate activities, remedies for reform, and labor disputes. The provisions relating to corporate activities declared illegal such practices as local price-cutting to freeze out competitors, exclusive selling or leasing, and other forms of price discrimination. The law also forbade… [cont.]
Answered by dagumpster - Sat Jan 24 06:17:20 2009
Q. Why did the United States Congress enact the Clayton Antitrust Act in 1914?
Asked by brooke k - Sat Jan 24 04:55:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Clayton Antitrust Act, legislation passed by the United States Congress in 1914 to prohibit certain monopolistic practices that were then common in finance, industry, and trade (see Monopoly). Sponsored by the Alabama congressman Henry De Lamar Clayton, the Clayton Antitrust Act was adopted as an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act. Designed to deal with new monopolistic practices, the act contained three distinct types of provisions, covering corporate activities, remedies for reform, and labor disputes. The provisions relating to corporate activities declared illegal such practices as local price-cutting to freeze out competitors, exclusive selling or leasing, and other forms of price discrimination. The law also forbade… [cont.]
Answered by dagumpster - Sat Jan 24 06:17:20 2009
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