Us goverment 1. why did the framers of the u. s. constitution include a legislative branch in the new government? (1 point) to establish their ideal form of government to represent all of the people living in the country to give themselves jobs in the new government to develop a monarchy 2. what are the two most important roles of members of congress? select all that apply. (2 points) to legislate to follow their party leadership to represent the voters to win reelection to support the president 3. through its committees, congress ensures that the executive branch agencies are following the laws that it passed. what congressional process is this describing? (1 point) proposing laws floor consideration oversight function acting as a trustee