Explain the different functions that the U.S. Congress performs as discussed in the film and in the course text.

This only needs to be about 200 words. Use this as main reference- Van Belle, D. A. (2016). A novel approach to politics (4th ed.). CQ Press.

Chapter 5: Structures and Institutions

Chapter 6: El Grande Loco Casa Blanca: The Executive (In Bad Spanish)

Chapter 7: The Confederacy of Dunces: The Legislative Function

Also, watch this video

Clarke, C. W. (Writer), & Cook, R. (Executive Producer). (2007). Congress: How it works [Streaming video]. Retrieved from Films On Demand database.

Watch the weekly movie, Congress: How it Works

The U.S. Congress is a complex and diverse institution. The legislative branch is designed to perform many critical functions in the United States, and this branch of government must be flexible yet also rigid at times. The various powers of Congress are critical elements of the checks and balances provided in the Constitution. A clear understanding of the legislative branch will broaden your knowledge of how governmental structures and institutions are designed and function

In your initial post of at least 200 words, complete the following:

Explain the different functions that the U.S. Congress performs as discussed in the film and in the course text.

Explain why some aspects of the U.S. Congress are democratic and some aspects are not democratic.