Congress was created to represent the people; to serve a purpose greater than themselves. The delegates fought against each other for the common good. Their responsibility was to facilitate prosperity and create a secure and prosperous country for their enthusiastic citizens. Likewise, their duty is to serve the voters and their country. This is done through extensive legislative processes and investigations of national significance. Getting the job done in Congress isn't always easy. Throughout the history of the legislative government body, there have been shootings, fist fights and verbal attacks among its members. This branch made decisions that greatly influenced the country, ranging from the declaration and end of the war to the establishment of Mother's Day. “Many delegates are thinking of higher functions. They may not view their position exclusively as a stepping stone to higher office, but many members are clearly ambitious. »1 Nearly half of all U.S. presidents have served in Congress before obtaining their executive position. The eternal Congress of the United States is made up of two houses. This system of government is called a bicameral legislature. “Bicameral” literally means two-chambered. In the case of the British Parliament, these are the House of Lords and the House of Commons. In the context of the United States Congress, these are the Senate and the House of Representatives. This governance model has resolved many of the current problems in contracts and legislation. The constitutional government of 17th-century England is believed to have originated the contemporary political system from which the United States Congress evolved. The United States had the task of establishing a go...... middle of paper ......hist/njconstconvention.html>.Brown, W. Jethro. The underlying principles of modern legislation. London: John Murray, 1920. Print. “The Virginia Plan – The American Constitution online – USConstitution.net. » Index page - The American Constitution online - USConstitution.net. Internet. June 3, 2010. .Ellis, Joseph J. Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams. New York: Norton, 1993. Print.Ellis, Joseph J. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic. New York: AA Knopf, 2007. “William Paterson” print. US Army Center for Military History. Internet. June 2, 2010. “Constitution Menu: Overview of the Constitutional Convention.” James Madison University - Home. Internet. June 3 2010. .