How Washington Works

Facts: 
1. It is difficult to get a bill passed
2. Congress works from Monday afternoon to Friday morning
3.Politics are usually one subject "passions" in Washington.
4.The political community lurches from one passion to the next
5.personal relationships often cut across party and ideological lines
6.Most politicians are vain and want to be noticed.
7.Newly elected officials have very little power when they arrive
8The city and its suburbs are encircled by a sixty-four-mile freeway loop known as the beltway.
9. in 1988, Newt Gingrich enjoyed the spotlight.
10.Washington is not isolated


Q's  : 
1. Is there any type of initiation for new comers?
2. Without the barriers of distinct political parties, how are the relationships between the politicians?
3. How much of politicians personal life is exposed?
4. Do politician parents raise their children to become involved in politics?
5. Why did the politicians chose their career?
6. What is a politician's strongest desire?
7. What is a politicians worst fear?
8. What kind of occupations would politicians work in if they were laid off?
9. Are most politicians lawyers?
10. What are the percentages of non-lawyer politicians?