Longman Political Podcasts - Larry Sabato - Congress: Why We Love to Hate Them

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Sabato says that the inefficiency, disorganization, decentralization, and diversity of Congress is not only inevitable but in fact reflects the intents of the Framers. Why is this "inefficiency" important for democracy, and how it is manifested?

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Do the members of Congress accurately mirror the demographic composition of the country? What portions of the population are most underrepresented, and how is that reflected in specific policy decisions?

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