N 1) Select FOUR reasons Congress has been called the People's Branch. Public policy is created by elected officials who represent the will of the people.
The Framers wanted a republic accountable to the people.
The people have direct access to the lawmakers making the policies.
Members are to be from the common class of people.
Article II of the Constitution ensures each individual has equal representation.
Lawmakers are elected by the people to represent their views.
The Framers nicknamed Congress with the title.