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A 4 page assessment of the problems we are currently witnessing in Congress. Many of these problems are related to the two party system and the influence of special interest groups. The author asserts that while reform is desperately needed, it is highly unlikely.
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States. There are many negativities associated with that body that are in dire need of reform. Whether or not that reform will occur, however, is highly doubtful.
Congress is driven by bipartisanship and that can often cause friction and ineffectivity. The two party system is of particular interest in the way that it drives legislative change.
Many contend that despite considerable criticism, the two-party system has proven to be effective (Minnesota Daily, 1998). The supporters of the two party system list numerous reasons that
the two party political system has persevered. These reasons include economic factors as well as societal and issue-related factors (Minnesota Daily, 1998). They are both structural and historical
and they exist both internally and externally (Minnesota Daily, 1998). Of particular structural importance is the personality of our Congress itself, however. Congress is subject to considerable accessibility
of interest groups. This accessibility alone accounts for a significant portion of the laws and regulations which are on the books today. Many contend, however, that this is a
negative aspect of our current legislative system. Ginsberg and Shefter (1999), for example, contend in "Politics by Other Means" that special interest groups, some of which are small in
numbers, have become vocal and can capture the attention of the media with a proper "victimization" story. Any criticism of these groups or their philosophy will be immediately blasted
by the media and several incidences of this type have resulted in ruined careers and financial losses. Congress is not exempt from these losses.
Today it is apparent that the majority of Americans will not speak out against a minority special interest group with whom they disagree because of potentially
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