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Individual members of Congress certainly are, but the structure of the legislative branch is such that it's not really possible for it to favor one state over another. Since members of congress are elected by their congressional districts, and individual senators are elected by the citizens of their state, it's natural that these members would favor their own constituencies over others. The states are given representation proportionate to their populations in the Congress, but each state has two representatives in the Senate regardless of population -- this is intended to make sure there's enough representation for citizens of a large state while citizens of small states aren't drowned out.
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Are you in favor in the separation of chruch and state?
No I am not in favor of separation of church and state
What is congress not authorized to do?
A lot of things. Our check and balance system shares various duties between the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches. e.g. only Congress can declare war, how ever once declared the Executive is responsible for carry it out. Only the Supreme Court can pass judgement (for Constitutionality) on federal law. The Executive proposes a budget, but only Congress can fund it.(Interpret the Constitution in a court case.)(tax exports)We see more and more "overlapping" these days. Congress wants to make foreign policy, however it's the Executive branch who actually has that duty. Thanks to "The commerce clause" in the Constitution some federal judges feel they have say over EVERYTHING, not just federal law, but they do NOT.Hope that helps
What is a Drawing voting district boundaries within a state to favor one party or group over another is called?
It is called Gerrymandering.
Both of Congress's independents are from what state?
both of congress's independents are from what state?
Who can introduce a law to Congress?
In a state - any member of the State Legislature. In the Congress - any member of the Representative or Senator.
