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Congress vs. Parliament Main Differences - Video Lesson Transcript Education PortalWhy has the United States' forum for political representation both at federal and state levels never been called 'Parliament' but instead 'Congress'? Does it have to do with anti-British sentiment in the early years of the U.S.? Does it have sense? Is Congress more effective than Parliament?
The word "congress" existed long before the US, and it means to meet together. In this case it was a body being put together from several nearly independent states. It expresses the desire for unity without necessarily subordinating the states. The main question does it work this way?Why has the United States' forum for political representation both at federal and state levels never been called 'Parliament' but instead 'Congress'? Does it have to do with anti-British sentiment in the early years of the U.S.? Does it have sense? Is Congress more effective than Parliament?
Some felt that way at the convention. It turned out differently. We are not going backwards.The word "congress" existed long before the US, and it means to meet together. In this case it was a body being put together from several nearly independent states. It expresses the desire for unity without necessarily subordinating the states. The main question does it work this way?Why has the United States' forum for political representation both at federal and state levels never been called 'Parliament' but instead 'Congress'? Does it have to do with anti-British sentiment in the early years of the U.S.? Does it have sense? Is Congress more effective than Parliament?
