Roles of Representatives
Politician
Who is someone that balances the interests of constituents and political party?
Citizenship requirement for holding office in the House.
What is at least 7 years?
Age of individuals wishing to serve in the Senate.
What is at least 30 years of age?
The process by which congressional districts are drawn in such a way as to provide an unfair advantage to a political party.
What is gerrymandering?
Agent of Constituents
Who is the representative of the people on important matters?
Age requirement to serve in the House.
What is at least 25 years of age?
What is the number of years one must be a citizen of the US before serving in the Senate?
Term referring to a two-house legislature.
What is Bicameral?
Committee Member
Who serves on committees that screen proposals for floor consideration?
435
What is the number of members in the House?
100
What is the number of representatives in the Senate?
Someone who votes in a congressional district.
What is a constituent?
Servant of Constituents
Who assists constituents with bureaucratic and ceremonial tasks?
Term Limit
What is 2 years?
President of the Senate.
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Responsible for ensuring congressional members are present and voting.
What is the Whip?
Legislator
Who studies proposals and drafts legislation?
The method by which the number of representatives is for each state is determined.
What is apportionment (or re-apportionment)?
President Pro Tempore
Who is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not present?
The purpose of a Congressional Committee.
What is supporting the writing of laws in a focused manner?