Introduction
Read markers 1, 2, 3, 4 to learn more about the political cartoon.
- Notice the name on the man's hat. He must be a member of Congress.
- Notice the writing on the documents under his arms. He is hurrying home to give exlpanations and answers. Who is he hurrying to see?
- This cartoon highlights the never-ending dilemma faced by members of Congress-explaining votes on various issues to the diverse interests back home. A worried congressman hurries home with a satchel in his hand and an armload of papers. His papers provide information on "questions to be answered, explanations, main reasons why I did not vote, answers to why I voted for...."
- What building is this? Many might quickly assume the familiar building is the White House; however, this is the Capital Building where the legislative branch meets.
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