The 5 Ms of Why Congress is So Dysfunctional

What is one of the reasons why Congress is considered broken?

• International relations

• Efficiency

• Technology advancements

• Money

What has significantly influenced the partisan nature of congressional districts?

• Maps

• Economic policies

• Healthcare initiatives

• Educational reforms

Which Supreme Court ruling is mentioned as impacting campaign financing?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Citizens United

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

What is a consequence of the current media landscape on politics?

• More accurate news reporting

• Decreased voter turnout

• Reinforcement of partisan tribalism

• Increased bipartisanship

What has the lack of mingling among Congress members led to?

• A functional legislature

• Decreased partisanship

• A less collaborative legislature

• Improved efficiency

What psychological effect is mentioned as influencing Congress members' performance?

• Pygmalion effect

• Golem effect

• Halo effect

• Butterfly effect

What has been a major factor in the increase of campaign spending?

• Lower voter turnout

• Pressure on members to fundraise

• Decrease in TV advertising costs

• Increased public funding

How has the behavior of Congress members towards fundraising been described?

• Optional

• Incessant

• Mandatory

• Occasional

What has contributed to the shrinking of 'purple' political landscapes?

• Population growth

• Technological advancements

• Redistricting

• International influences

What is NOT listed as a reason for Congress's broken state?

• Maps

• Military interventions

• Media

• Money