How does the public perception of congressional ethics compare with assessments by political scientists?
What will be an ideal response?
Most people view Congress negatively in terms of their ethics. Especially when it comes to Congress as a whole (opposed to their individual member), voters consistently rate Congress poorly on honesty and ethical standards. However, political scientists have found that the vast majority of members do not exhibit unethical practices. In fact, transparency has increased over time, while corruption seems to have decreased compared to past Congresses.
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