Representative Voting Analysis

First, Congress consists of two bicameral chambers, which contains the House of Representatives, and the Senate. The tasks that these two chambers play in the legislative process subsist unlike. However, they do work together to pass bills by the majority vote, and they can also proclaim war. Furthermore, the populations are represented in the House, therefore the House proceeds much larger, and diverse than the Senate. However, the Senate remains more elite. Additionally, an appropriation bill must originate in the House. The House has the power to declare impeachment of whichever manner of misconduct within an elected official. Moreover, the Senate decides on what the punishment would be for the individual. Another power the Senate holds contains to approve appointed officials, and judges by the President. In conclusion, these two chambers remain essential for our government, and without one Congress will fall apart.

We can conclude that in order to amend the Texas constitution a proposal must be initiated during a regular session or special session of the legislator. In addition, a unanimous two-thirds vote must be achieved before an election can be held for the people to vote on the amendment. Although citizens voiced their concerns for reform of the constitution during the 1970’s only one reform attempt resulted in an opportunity for the electorate to vote. In the end the constitutional reform did not succeed because of shady tactics, specific individuals, and fear of change. The recent Supreme Court Ruling on gay marriages is an example of why the Texas constitution is to constrict and non-free flowing. Due to the fact that it is so detailed they would not of had the ability to allow gay marriages to be legal without a specific

The Senate and House of Representatives both need to be on the same page. No bill will be passed if there is a disagreement between the two. However, they both have different abilities. For example, the House initiates revenue bills and can implement impeachment procedure which the Senate cannot do. The Senate can approve treaties and can provide insight to the President’s actions. It seems as though the Senate has more weight, being casually called the “upper” house, and the House of Representatives called the “lower” house.

While both houses were intended to have new members regularly with each election, the House of Representatives was especially supposed to change. James Madison wrote, in The Federalist No. 57 (1788), “[Representatives] will be taken from that class of citizens which will...be most likely to aim at an ambitious sacrifice of the many and the aggrandizement of the few.” Whereas Senators were

During the era of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the nation seemed to be split down the middle in terms of its citizens. Obviously this is not meant to be taken literally, as the citizens of the United States were divided in terms of political views, morals, and other very important topics. One of these topics happened to be the act of expanding suffrage to people other than rich landowners. Both arguments in this debate were represented with a number of different types of evidence as to why each side was the correct way to go about shaping the way people voted in the United States and why the opposing opinion was not to be trusted. There were both pros and cons of expanding suffrage in the United States, but some were more valid than others.

Voters Identification law may suppress minority voting and it may not suppress minority voting. We have so many different races that enter this country with permission and without. The laws for visiting or becoming a legal resident in this country is complicated especially because of the terrorist attacks. Identification laws are necessary in my opinion. It helps identify people, most importantly it helps to decrease any fraudulent activities in this country. I can say if it has anything to do with racial and ethnic minorities, maybe it’s a coincidence that majority of African Americans and Hispanic have less access to photo IDs, some of us are not legal citizens, or maybe not. The law complicates everything in general for good reasons so they feel. I can understand what the research and studies demonstrates, about the decrease in minority audience and increase Republican Party turnouts. I do believe if you have a higher mindset you can attain all things that seem impossible. I know firsthand how difficult it is for African Americans to register to vote without an ID, the law won’t even to let you register if its expired. So what the law has gotten strict, so what, that should motivate African Americans and other races in this country to push through any obstructions to get an ID so they can be apart in making changes in this society. I know African Americans went through what may have seem like Hell but they overcame it and contribute to adding Amendments, why go through

Texas is known to have the lowest levels of voting participation in the nation. Numerous factors play a role in the voting inactivity within the state. For instance, some citizens may feel as if their ballot does not have any significance. Others may not have any interest in politics due to the lack of education on the subject or solidarity on issues within the political climate. In addition, age group or income can also be an effect. Citizens exercising their suffrage is important due to the interdependent relationship with our government. To increase voting participation and protect individual’s right to suffrage, there should be the establishment of practice in civic responsibilities and automatic registration, more in-depth teaching of

In Arizona, the voter registration system was confusing which resulted in tens of thousands of people who thought they are registered to vote were disenfranchised when they try to vote. It was a way for Arizona to enforce the proof of citizenship requirement. If an individual in Arizona wanted to vote both state and federal elections, the individual must provide specific documents such as a birth certificate to prove citizenship. Such “political disenfranchisement” (Chavez-Garcia 550) was seen by the Supreme Court and held that Arizona cannot add a document to prove citizenship in federal elections which every state has to accept the federal form. This “dual registration system” is designed to deprive registration for eligible soon to be voters

Congressional voting is something that is very important in helping to support the United States of America's version of democracy, yet despite the importance of it our ways of life and government, there is undeniable influences that effect voting placement and results. The three main things that influence the representatives are interest groups, political parties, and the general thought process of any congress member as people. The House of Representatives, also known as Congress, was designed as part of the Legislative Branch to be the most powerful and represent the common opinion (Ginsberg 9th et al, 41-43) so of course, it should follow as such, but is following the common opinion best for the country? For the people? There are many ways

In Texas, elections are regulated by the state constitution and the state law. Elections are the means by which citizens choose their governmental officials and express their opinions on public policy issues. As at the national scale, Texas’ political space is dominated by two main parties: the Democrat Party, and the Republican Party. The ideologies (liberal, conservative) espoused by these two parties are opposed. These ideologies influence their way of governing, with a direct impact on people. However, Texas ranks among the lowest in voting compare to other states. This phenomenon can be explained through the political history of Texas, and its social configuration. Throughout the analysis, an identification of who tends vote and who does not would be done.

Members of the Senate serve six year terms and are usually looked upon more as a representative of their state rather than individuals. One thing the Senate has is the ability to block legislation coming through by way of a filibuster. Generally speaking, though, the House and the Senate operate mostly in the same capacity. The House is known to be a little faster-paced and the Senate is known to be a little slower and more deliberate.

One of the major things different about our mock congress is that there is no party divide. No one mentioned wether they were a Republican or a Democrat in our debates because it didn't matter. Although, sometimes you could guess from the bill people were trying to pass or the way they were arguing their point but not one cared to actually ask. Another difference is that there is no Staff System supporting you and empowering your bill. A staff system would research every detail making sure that ,whatever the bill is, that it is detailed and precise where as we only have however much research we can find on the internet and possibly the library. Also there was no preventing a bill from passing in our little congress like a filibuster or

The power of the two are separated out completely different. The senate distributes their power out in a more even way, and the house does not use this method. Although, the house has more rules than the senate does. The house of Representatives create and they pass the federal laws. The senate makes laws

As a first time voter I feel that it would be exciting to be apart of choosing the next leader of our country. We can choose the right economic policies that will positively affect the future. It’s a way to honor those who fought for us during the Civil rights movement. We, as young voters get a chance to exercise our rights as adults and make a difference. We can also demonstrate our concerns as future parents for the next generation. Voting is our way expressing our thoughts in politics and the world itself.

In the first scenario, the Senate wanted to pass a bill that punish businesses or people who hired illegal immigrants. The Senators and the people of my city wanted me to vote in favor of it. My economy is dependent on those immigrants because they work for lower pay, and the bill would give immunity to illegal immigrants. I chose to vote for the bill because I thought everyone else wanted me to vote for it. It ended up being a negative decision. My decision to vote in favor of the bill cost me my approval ratings. I underestimated the people of the businesses. This has to do with representational voting because I wanted to vote in favor of what my city’s citizens and what my constituents wanted to be passed. Clearly, that decision backfired.