Political science question&answer

Please respond to each of the two short response questions posted below. Your answers should be short,
focused, and complete, ranging from one to three paragraphs. Please make sure to answer each specific part
of every question. Successful answers will provide details and context that support your arguments and explain
your position to the readers. You may also want to provide real world examples taken from the readings,
lectures, group discussions, or your own independent thinking. These illustrations can be from the course
materials or your own ideas. Providing this context and being able to apply the material to YOUR OWN
understanding of politics really shows us that you have mastered the material.
1.a) What are the varying goals that shape the behavior of members of Congress? b) How does the incentive
for reelection shape their behavior? c) How can it lead them to be both individually responsive but collectively
irresponsible?
2.a) What are the benefits of the Congressional committee system? b) What are the possible downsides? c)
How do the parties use this structure to their advantage?