Legislation, Presidential & Congressional Politics/Expert Profile

Michael Troy

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.

Experience in the area

Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.

Organizations

Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).

Publications

Washington Post
Washington Times

Education/Credentials

J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).

Awards and Honors

LBJ Fellow
Truman Scholar

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Krystle	10/18/09	10	10	10	10
Rosana	09/19/09	10	10	10	10	Great response. Very thorough and detailed, and .....
Abby	09/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your answer .....
Adoniram	09/04/09	10	10	10	10
Stephen	08/26/09	10	10	10	10	Mr. Troy, Thank you very much for .....

Recent Answers from Michael Troy

2009-10-15 4th Amendment:

Hi Krystle, The Fourth Amendment was designed to protect citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. One of the reasons many colonists objected to British rule was its use of "general warrants"

2009-10-14 legislation pensions:

Hi Carol, Senators and Congressmen must serve at least 5 years in Congress (and make contributions to the pension system during that time) to be eligible for a pension at retirement age. Since Pres

2009-09-22 legistration voting:

Hi Dan, Politicians, like others, occasionally lie. But for the most part, politicians tell the truth. One major reason for this is that if they lie about many things, they are likely to get caught

2009-09-15 Founding Fathers?:

Hi Abby, While the process which developed into the US government was certainly a collaborative effort, I would argue that George Washington probably had the greatest impact on the development of the

2009-08-30 Honors Goverement:

Hello, First, I disagree with your premise. The US Supreme Court frequently does deviate from public opinion, and often does so for many decades. The Court at one time ordered that slavery be permitted

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