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Congress: Decisionmaking and Reform

Congress: Decisionmaking and Reform. Congressional Decisionmaking Theories of Representation Decisionmaking Simulation Congressional Reform Incumbency Advantage & Term Limits Eliminating the Filibuster Increasing the Size of the House of Reps. Theories of Representation. Delegate.

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Congress: Decisionmaking and Reform

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  1. Congress: Decisionmaking and Reform • Congressional Decisionmaking • Theories of Representation • Decisionmaking Simulation • Congressional Reform • Incumbency Advantage & Term Limits • Eliminating the Filibuster • Increasing the Size of the House of Reps.

  2. Theories of Representation Delegate Trustee Votes in the national interest, even if in conflict with district’s interest Should exercise her best judgment in voting, even if constituents disagree Votes in the interests of the district, even if conflict with national interest Should vote consistent with the wishes of her constituents

  3. How Do PACs Allocate Their Contributions?

  4. Gerrymandering

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