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In response to "that's part of the problem for sure. You have a ridiculously small number of members of the House." by Reagen

Though how a legislative body with 1600 members would function is an interesting thought experiment.

Posted by Roger One (aka Rogermore) Dec 16 '16, 13:26

It's too many people for everyone to know each other, even in their own parties, and there aren't enough committee jobs to keep all those ambitious strivers occupied and happy.

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Do they do it that way in India? -- nm - Max Dec 16, 13:30 2
- Looking it up, they have 545 in the lower house, 245 in the upper -- nm - Roger One Dec 16, 13:36 1
  - Largest in a democracy appears to be the UK's 650. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 13:51

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Though how a legislative body with 1600 members would function is an interesting thought experiment.

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