Problem 1: Briefly discuss the structure, election process and term of office for the U.S. Congress.
Problem 2: How has Congress become more complicated as an institution over the years and how has this contributed to low public opinion of it? There is empirical evidence incumbent members of Congress seldom suffer electoral defeat. List and explain what reasons add up to the "incumbency advantage". What are some advantages of term limits that seem to have been realized in state legislatures? What are some negative consequences of term limits? Do you support or oppose Congressional term limits? Why?