How does the cluster voting rule relate to the idea of the “two Congresses”?
What will be an ideal response?
The cluster voting rule accommodates both constituency and legislative activities. By clustering bills debated under the suspension of rules procedure, it accommodates lawmakers returning from weekends in their districts and minimizes disruptions of both committee and constituency work during the workweek. This allows members to focus their efforts on both legislative and constituency duties.
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a. very young b. elderly c. poor d. government officials
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A. by a two-thirds vote B. only with the consent of the established state C. only if all existing states agree to the establishment of the new state D. as long as the Supreme Court concurs
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false