Roles of Representatives
Of the 5 main roles, which involves balancing the interests of constituents and political party?
Politician
How long must someone be a citizen to serve in the House?
7 years
How old must you be to serve in Senate?
30 YEARS
What process of re-drawing districts to influence voting results also shapes legislative representation?
Gerrymandering
What is the name for a "representative of the people" who balances the views of the party, people & his/her own views?
Politico
What is the age requirement to serve in the House?
At least 25 years old
9 years
What does "bi-cameral" mean?
What role involves forming, discussing & debating proposed laws in a smaller group?
Committee member
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the number of representatives in the Senate?
100
What do we call someone who votes in any congressional district?
Constituent
What's an example of a task that a "servant of constituents" does?
Bureaucratic tasks (passport application, business application...)
How long is each term for House members?
2 years
What role does the Vice President serve in the Senate?
President of Senate
What is the main responsibility of a "whip?"
Responsible for ensuring congressional members are present and voting.
What role of Congress studies, proposes and drafts laws?
Legislator
Congress uses "re-apportionment" to adjust the number of seats in the House for each state, based on population. Which group gathers the population data to start this process?
Census Bureau
Who is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not present?
President Pro Tempore
What is a "select committee?"
A temporary congressional committee that focuses on a specific, current issue