A. Why can we say that Congress is a 'consensus' machine? How is consensus achieved? (Think about the different levels where action takes place)

B. Does the House of Representatives and the Senate see 'eye-to-eye' all the time? Why or why not?

Answer in 200 words each.

When crafting the legislative branch, the Framers created various differences between the two houses. These differences were a byproduct of the Great Compromise, as the Framers were aiming to satisfy states with both large and small populations. Differences include district size, chamber size, and the enumerated powers of each house.

Explanation: The structure and operations of Congress reflect the republican ideal of self-government via elected representatives.