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How representative of the masses—in terms of gender, race, income, wealth, education, etc.—are members of Congress? What, if anything, does this say about Congressional legitimacy? Please be specific.
2.
How popular is Congress and what are the success rates for incumbents running for reelection in the House and Senate? What advantages do incumbents have when running for reelection? Please be specific.
3.
What are filibusters? Where are they practiced? Why are they controversial? And what does it take to overcome a filibuster? In your opinion, should the filibuster be reformed, abolished, or kept the same? Why? Please be specific.
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