Congress is critical to a functional and anti-corruption Republic. Paine and Jefferson both argued for frequent Congressional elections (as frequent as every 4 months) because they said this was the only way to ensure Congress remained accountable to the People. The Congressional schedule we have now is what was settled on due to logistical concerns of the late 18th century.
However I think all the problems you are citing are easily addressed with a functional and reliable system of Congressional recall. If a Congressperson or Senator fails to reflect the will of their constituents, then those constituents should have a mechanism to recall their representative and elect a new one who will reflect the ideals of their constituents and present them in the house.
the states government used to send the law makers to the capitol. they then could recall them if they werent working for the people. this needs to come back.
Congress is critical to a functional and anti-corruption Republic. Paine and Jefferson both argued for frequent Congressional elections (as frequent as every 4 months) because they said this was the only way to ensure Congress remained accountable to the People. The Congressional schedule we have now is what was settled on due to logistical concerns of the late 18th century.
However I think all the problems you are citing are easily addressed with a functional and reliable system of Congressional recall. If a Congressperson or Senator fails to reflect the will of their constituents, then those constituents should have a mechanism to recall their representative and elect a new one who will reflect the ideals of their constituents and present them in the house.
the states government used to send the law makers to the capitol. they then could recall them if they werent working for the people. this needs to come back.