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The Deterioration of Congress

The Science of Politics

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Concerns about the Decline of the Legislative Branch

This chapter explores concerns about the decline of power in the legislative branch, with the executive and judicial branches gaining more power. Former members of Congress reflect on their belief that both branches have lost power since they served, attributing it to the polarized political climate and the difficulty Congress faces in getting things done.

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