Congress overcomes collective dilemmas through a system of institutions that allow members to act collectively when necessary but also satisfy individual goals. Congress members are able to claim credit for projects that benefit their districts through earmarks. The system enables members to vote against their party when it is unpopular in their district. Congress is unique in that individual representatives have more power compared to other legislative systems and parties are not as disciplined.
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