How Government Works

fateridder asked:

A new Gallup Poll finds Congress’ approval rating the lowest it has been since Gallup first tracked public opinion of Congress with this measure in 1974. Just 18% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, while 76% disapprove, according to the August 13-16, 2007, Gallup Poll.

That 18% job approval rating matches the low recorded in March 1992, when a check-bouncing scandal was one of several scandals besetting Congress, leading many states to pass term limits measures for U.S. representatives (which the Supreme Court later declared unconstitutional). Congress had a similarly low 19% approval rating during the energy crisis in the summer of 1979.

See link - http://www.galluppoll.com/content/?ci=28456

Question - What are your thoughts ?

melissa asked:

I mean it’s been a long time from my last Socicl Studies class (like 8 years).. but I remember learning that America can’t go into war unless Congress allows it, no matter what.
So if Bush called for the war..Congress let it happen. Why is everyone cursing Bush and not the members of Congress? Just wondering. ^_^
(lol course I could be way off about the congress alowing war thing… I slept alot in that class, please correct me If I’m wrong)
Wow.. lol I just relized I can’t proof read or spell >_<..

mommie dog asked:

how would I decribe how and why political parties emerged in the United States?

amnesty sucks asked:

The bill that Congress will “voting for would allow income tax rates to go up on individuals making as little as $31,850 and couples earning $63,700 or more.” Is 64K “rich” or is this closer to middle income, especially in states like NY & CA? Also, can’t Congress understand that many of these so called “rich” are small business owners that hire people and that will cause them to cut back/lay people off?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080313/ap_on_go_co/congress_budget

Is Congress being stupid again or are they acting appropriately?

yadudag asked:

what’s going on with the war?is bush a good prez?what tv broadcast can I watch to know whats happenin’ in our country?

Alyx asked:

I’m sitting here and this Yahoo Answers Politics thing is simply a way for Democrats to try to cut down Republicans and Republicans to cut down Democrats. Can we actually get to some issues? The 12th was a day with great questions. Can someone please step up and ask an unbiased question?

Sirk L asked:

Three Major Differences Between Republicans and Democrats???

B [♥] asked:

what kind of qualities do you think would make a good politician?

Captain Awesome! asked:

As I type this, I’m watching the House Session of the Oregon State legislature from earlier today (don’t ask me why). Most of the bills they’re voting on are passing unanimously, or almost unanimously, and they’re doing it fast, too.

Obviously, state legislatures are smaller than the national Congress, but why do you honestly think that Congress takes so long to do their job (I’m speaking about every Congress, not just the current one). Should Congress expand and start working 4 days a week? How about 5 days a week?

What should Congress do to agree more, and work faster? No ideas will be denied (unless it calls for outlawing all other political parties.)
That would be nice, Belen, but it’s much easier said than done. Someday, maybe, but right now, there are too many self-serving Congressmen. I feel sorry for the few that actually wish to serve the country, without trying to personally profit.

puzpirat asked:

Im 13 and want to learn about polotics. Please dont answer saying im too young or something dumb.

What is the differance beetween a republican and demacrat?
Who are you going to vote for and why?(GO RUDY)
Tell me everything you know please!!!
Ty to everyone who answered. Alli i know that stuff, but i watched the debates and i like what Rudy says… Tho i believe in abortion and gay marrage.
And school books suck! In third grade it told me that a man was stabbed for hurting a animal when he accually raped another mans wife…i shouldent say all school book suck i need to read a spellin one…lol… Even though i hate Romney ty.
Can u tell me who believes in what?