4. Why was it impossible to have all the people assemble to adopt laws?
5. What is meant by a representative of the people?
6. Suppose a representative does not represent the people as they wish. What can they do about it? Give illustrations.
7. Into what parts is the government of the United States divided?
8. How are the powers and duties of representatives of the people defined? Why does the judge say that the people really have the power and that this power continues?
ADVANCED QUESTIONS
A. What is the fundamental law of the United States? Why is it fundamental?
B. How can we say that the people have power in lawmaking, when we know that the representatives make the laws?
C. How can we influence the votes of our representatives?
D. If you know that your representative is likely to vote against your own wishes, what can you do about it?