The House of Representatives Today

The House of Representatives is one of two legislative assemblies that make up the U.S. Congress. The framers of the Constitution intended for the House to represent the views of the American People in the legislature, while the Sensate represents the interests of the states. Together, they pass laws that shape the nation. The 435 members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years, which requires representatives to be sensitive to the needs of their constituents in order to retain their seats. This book explains how the House, operates, and how in recent years it has become more divided along ideological lines and lessable to function effectively.