What would the Framers of the Constitution find surprising about today's Congress?

a. They would be surprised by the diversity of its membership.
b. They would be surprised that Congress is able to pass bills quickly.
c. They would be surprised to find only two major parties.
d. They would be surprised by the norm of courtesy among members.


Answer: a

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A. John Kennedy B. Franklin Roosevelt C. Richard Nixon D. Lyndon Johnson E. Dwight Eisenhower

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