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Roles of Congress

Legislative Role Principal lawmaking institution of American government

Investigative Role Oversight duties Probing misconduct and corruption Probing background and qualifications of presidential appointees

Deliberative Role Disagree, debate, deliberate, compromise

Balancing Role Rival power to the President Involvement in domestic, budgetary and foreign policies

Appropriations Role Only Congress can spend money “Power of the purse”

Representative Role Accountable to the constituents “back home” Representational view: act as a delegate (follow public opinion) Attitudinal view: act as a trustee (follow own ideology) Organizational view: follow party

Political Role Members of Congress are in political parties Form coalitions to promote or defeat policies based on party preferences and issues

Campaigning Role Members of Congress are always running for office and seeking re-election (especially members of the House)

Mediating Role Resolving conflicts among special interests Addressing needs and issues of minority groups, constituents, etc.

Amending Role All amendments to the U.S. Constitution must begin in the U.S. Congress