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The theory is that there should be a "lower" house with fast turnover to keep in touch with the times, and an "upper" house whose members would stay in office longer so that they could have a "long view" of the laws they were passing.
To bad that it only worked for a hundred years or so.
Originally, the two houses represent two different interests. under the original Constitution the senate represented the state, and the house represented the people. which may or may not have similar interests. you may be interested the orignally, the senators were appointment by the state (not elected by the people), and the house members were elected by the people.
Now that both the house and the senate are open to general elections of the people, do they not both now accountable to the people, and senator no longer accountable to the state? If this so, then do we both houses any longer?
James Madison was an adamant believer in the representation of the people. However, because of the evidence that was available to him, it seemed that the legislative branch would be likely to abuse its power. (He had witnessed an abusive British Parliament, for example). For this reason, he thought it would be a good idea to divide the legislative branch into two houses.
Also, the House of Representatives is directly representative of the people, and so the opinions of the Representatives are likely to change more often than the opinions of senators. So, by dividing the legislative branch in to two houses, Congress is not able to create laws based on the current whims and passions of the people.
John Adams recommended that the government have a bicameral legislature because he believed that it was important to have a system in place that could check the powers of popular majorities seated in the lower level. This strengthened the federalist system of government so that the citizens would not always fear that their freedoms would be taken away.
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Name some of the new leaders who protested British policy?
Samuel Adams. John Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail Adams, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson.
When was Stacy Adams Shoe Company created?
Stacy Adams Shoe Company was created in 1875.
Why are Adams letters valuable to students of history?
Because Adams letters are really old, like YOUR MOM.
Who were the new colonial leaders that emerged as tensions with Britain grew?
Samuel Adams, John Adams, and Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams organized a group called the patriots of liberty?
yes Samuel Adams did organize the commities of correspondence.
When does the state of Maine legislature meet?
By the Adams Onis Treaty.
What important member of the Pennsylvania legislature attended the assembly?
Samuel Adams
Which two states did not follow John Adams calls for a two- house Legislature?
There were two states that did not follow John Adams' call for a two house legislature. These states were Vermont and New York.
What has the author Rebekkah Adams written?
Rebekkah Adams has written: 'Front porch mannequins' 'Glass houses'
What did Abigail Adams believe that women deserve?
Abigail belived women should have rights.
When was Believe - Yolanda Adams album - created?
Believe - Yolanda Adams album - was created on 2001-12-04.
Led a farmers' rebellion in Massachusetts?
I believe that is Sam Adams. :) or named Samuel Adams.:)
Who developed the state constitution that gave the governor an effective veto over laws passed by the legislature?
John Adams
How did the supports of Jackson and Adams differ in their beliefs?
Because they wanted money for their houses
How did the supporters of Jackson and Adams differ their beliefs?
Because they wanted money for their houses
What are the ratings and certificates for Biography - 1987 Don Adams Would You Believe?
Biography - 1987 Don Adams Would You Believe? is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
Did John Quincy Adams believe in god?
no winest
