The narcissus is also a national flower symbolising the new year or Newroz in the Kurdish culture. The narcissus is perceived in the West as a symbol of vanity, in the East as a symbol of wealth and good fortune (see Eastern cultures).
Despite Alexander Hamilton's assurance that Congress would regulate elections only in extraordinary circumstances, congressional intervention has been significant. In 1842, Congress required the election of Members of the House of Representatives by district.
This power is exercised through regular, scheduled elections in which voters select the. President, members of Congress, and various state and local ofï¬ cials. These ofï¬ cials. and their staffs formulate policy, make laws, and direct the day-to-day operations of. government.