The House and the Senate vary considerably in terms of how much power is afforded to parties and to individual members. Which do you believe is the better way to organize a legislative institution in today’s polarized environment?

What will be an ideal response?


Students should discuss the power of parties versus individuals in the House versus Senate both generally and in a polarized political environment. They should then make a clear argument about how they define “better” and which organizational structure fits these criteria best. Students should provide evidence from the text.

Political Science

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