Congress Notes

Why did the Founders create a bicameral legislature?

They wanted to create a balance of power in the government.

• The legislative branch of Congress meets at the U.S. Capitol Building.
• The House of Representatives is most closely connected to the citizens.
  • The Cup & Saucer Theory: House is the cup, Senate is the saucer(they have "cooler heads").

How do political parties play a role in Congress?

Leadership:

• Political parties are very important.
• Currently…