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The Pros And Cons Of Congress

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2. This cartoon depicts the popular belief about Congress, which is that they don’t do anything. The current 112th Congress is supposedly the worst Congress ever for many reasons. First of all, they're not passing laws. The 112th Congress has passed slightly over 150 laws while previous ones have surpassed the 300 mark. Secondly, they're dreadfully unpopular with the public. According to Gallup, the 112th Congress set a record for unpopularity in February, where only 10 percent of Americans said that they revered the job Congress was doing. Lastly, they cannot get appropriations done on time. One of the most basic jobs of Congress is to fund the federal government, which is completed through the annual appropriations process. However, it is not happening lately leaving citizens utterly disappointed. The 112th Congress has been an embarrassment — and its members realize it. As Rep. Jim Cooper, a modest Democrat from Tennessee who has served in the Congress since 1983, says, "America's problems have rarely looked so large, and Congress has rarely looked so small." 2b. I agree with the cartoon because I believe that Congress has not done anything. All the facts point to this Congress being one of the worst ever. The Congress has not been able to get appropriations done on time, make enough laws, …show more content…

Many believe that the existing Congress is a miserable failure and is desperate need of new procedures, influence, and ideas. By implementing term limits, it can lead to a "citizen" Congress, rather than one occupied by career politicians and lawyers. There is also a less chance for corruption if time in office is regulated, since new politicians are unlikely to have the experience to manipulate the system. However, the absence of term limits can lead to a system of seniority, meaning that those who have spent the most time in office gain more influence and power. Therefore, term limits should be

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