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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.
Can congress pass laws that favor one State over another?
Congress cannot pass laws that favor one state over another. The goal of Congress is to pass fair and lawful laws.
Of the following, which is Congress not authorized to do?
Favor any state over another with its laws.
Who has the power to favor one state over another?
Congress and representatives in the house both have the power to favor one state over another. This is due to their representation of their individual state within the government.
What kind of taxes are congress not allowed to pass?
Congress is forbidden from assessing a direct tax. In theory, the federal government is supposed to tax based upon population, if a state has 10 percent of the population then they are only supposed to by 10 percent of the tax. With the size and needs of the United States, that is hard to accomplish.
What two states were admitted to the union as part of the Missouri compermize?
They were admitted as part of the "Missouri Compromise". Missouri wanted to be a state, but Missouri allowed slavery. Allowing another slave state into the Union would've tipped the delicate balance in Congress in favor of the slave states. So Maine, which was part of Massachusetts at the time, was separated off and made into a new Free State (that is, a non-slavery state) to balance against Missouri, which was allowed to finally become a state.
How is the power of Congress to make new states limited?
Congress cannot separate a state and form another state.
What does it take for a state to be divided into another state?
the consent of the legislatures of the state and the concern of the congress
What does it take for a state to be divide into another state?
the consent of the legislatures of the state and the concern of the congress
What does it take for a state to divide into another state?
the consent of the legislatures of the state and the concern of the congress
What does the term apportion mean in terms of seats in congress?
A number of people that are allowed in a state.
Congress passes a law that taxes Michigan at a lower rated than Illinois is this allowed by the constitution?
The US Congress does not pass state taxation laws. State taxation is formulated by each individual state.
How did the delegates disagree about representation in Congress How was it resolved?
because the number of representatives that a state would have both houses of congress would be based on that state's population. states with more people would have more votes in congress. this plan would have more favor the large States,
