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Congress and Approval RatingsMR. HECTOR OCAMPO
Approval Ratings
Out of the 3 branches, Congress usually has the lowest approval ratings
Even so, the majority of representatives get reelected
Problems with Congress
Below are critiques of Congress:Gridlock -> when the
House is evenly split , when the Senate and the House cant agree, or when the President does not agree with Congress
Congress does not reflect the views of its constituents.
Growing corruption -> taking money and other benefits
Lack of cohesion with Congress and the President
CFU
What is the branch of government with the lowest approval ratings?
Congress
Contract with America
The CwA was a platform that the Republicans campaigned with during 1994
During the first 100 days they promised
Balanced budget
Welfare reform
Rise in Social Security earnings
Etc.
Outcomes
They were successful in fulfilling their promise.
It led to a an increase in approval ratings for Congress
People started to trust Congress, but the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton brought that to an end
Exit Ticket
How did the Contract with America change the way people saw Congress? What happened during this time? How do people see Congress now?